Qacha’s Nek, Oct. 8 — In a poignant appeal to mothers in Qacha’s Nek, Mrs. ‘Masenate Makhasane-Ramone, a Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Mentor, passionately urged, “stop leaving children with their grandparents.”
As dementia becomes increasingly common among the elderly, she said this practice poses significant risks to vulnerable children.
During an emotionally charged health education session at Ha Ts’episo, hosted by Machabeng Government Hospital in collaboration with members of the District Disaster Management Team (DDMT), Mrs. Makhasane-Ramone addressed the urgent need for action amid the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) humanitarian response to the devastating food insecurity crisis following the July 12, 2024, state of emergency.
Speaking from the heart, she warned, “As our elders age, they can regress to childlike states, and we must protect our children from the dangers that may arise. . .
