“Cried Tears of Joy”: Hospital Staff Celebrate Young Patient’s Birthday, SA People Touched by Video
- The St Mary’s Hospital staff in Mthatha threw a surprise birthday party for a young sick patient
- The little boy woke up to a heartwarming gesture organised by his mother and the caring nurses
- TikTok users are praising the staff’s kindness and sending love to the boy for a speedy recovery
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Source: TikTok
Who says a hospital ward can’t be full of joy? The staff at St Mary’s Hospital in Mthatha just proved otherwise with a sweet birthday surprise for a little boy.
Heartwarming birthday party at the hospital
The boy woke up to the sound of the staff singing the birthday song as they walk into his ward with a cake, snacks, and big smiles.
His mom teamed up with the nurses to pull off the surprise, turning what could’ve been just another hospital day into a magical moment. The boy’s reaction? Pure joy.
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Caring mom shows gratitude
The grateful mom @vovo1849 acknowledged care givers for going the extra mile the clip's caption.

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“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Happy birthday my love. Thank you to the Management and staff."
Watch the video below:
The viral footage has TikTok users all in their feels. Many flooded the comments with well wishes for the boy.
See some reactions below:
@Manjenjenje said:
"Who else cried tears of joy? Thank you, nurses?"
@gdysidud6i posted:
"Happy birthday my boy. Thank you, my nursing staff, God bless you all."
@tshiamo commented:
"Ncoh I'm cutting onion. 🥺 He wasn't expecting the surprise keep on doing good job mothers of the nation, without you our life is nothing . 🙏"
@khanyisa stated:
"Congratulations colleagues your doing good job for our patient."
@EvelynMali mentioned:
"Best nurses ever you are the best God bless. ❤️❤️"
@thabid10 stated:
"This is very kind of you guys. 💕"
@like.myspace1
"The child is happy but I’m crying. This is so sweet mommy and health workers. Iyaphilisa lento. 🥰🥰"

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@Nkosazane added:
"Why am I tearing up. 💕❤️💯 It's so beautiful. 😍 Happy birthday 🎂 🥳 proud of you mommy. 💕❤️💯"
More viral Mzansi hospital stories
- A South African nurse impressed social media users after sharing some of her work pictures.
- A young woman fell ill and was admitted to a government hospital. She couldn't believe the quality of the food provided.
- A video of a group of South African nurses went viral on social media platforms as they dance and celebrate their patients' recovery.
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