News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Over 120 cataract surgeries underway at Central Karoo InReach
19 September 2024On 17th September 2024, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger, visited Beaufort West Hospital to meet and engage with the partners, staff and volunteers who are performing over 120 cataract surgeries in a sterile portable... Read More
Childhood Cancer Month: Know the early warning signs and how to access support
17 September 2024Worldwide, September is dedicated to raising awareness about childhood cancer and supporting families impacted by it. In the Western Cape, children affected by cancer and benign blood disorders receive treatment at a specialised hospital’s... Read More
Deaf Awareness Month: Seek urgent care if you have hearing problems
11 September 2024September is National Deaf Awareness Month aimed at increasing awareness of the deaf and hard-of-hearing population. Tygerberg Hospital (TBH) appeals to residents to seek medical care if they have problems with their hearing, or their child is... Read More
New Hanover Park Community Health Centre in the works
11 September 2024On 5th September, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger met with City of Cape Town Subcouncil Chairperson Councillor Antonio van der Rheede and Hanover Park community structures, including the Hanover Park Clinic Committee to... Read More
If you look after your kidneys, you also look after your body
6 September 2024While our kidneys may be small in size, they play a crucial role in our health and well-being. Read More
Child Safety Month: Children need your help to prevent burn injuries
27 August 2024In August, Child Safety Month, the Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness and its partners appeal to adults to take precautions to reduce the risk of burn injuries. Read More
Celebrating excellence in healthcare: Dr Anita Parbhoo proudly honoured
26 August 2024Celebrating excellence in healthcare: Dr Anita Parbhoo proudly honoured with Jakes Gerwel Award Read More
A second chance at life: Organ donation transforms lives in the Western Cape
23 August 2024Organ donation is the process of giving an organ or a part of an organ to someone who needs it to survive or improve the quality of their life. Organ donation and transplantation is more than just a medical procedure; it’s a remarkable gift of life. Read More
Women’s health and wellness is a priority of every stage of life
16 August 2024Celebrate and cherish your health and wellness at every stage of life! Taking care of your health is important every day, but this Women’s Day the Western Cape Government Health and Wellness reminds women to seize two opportunities that will... Read More
New rural Ambulance Station to boost emergency medical care in Theewaterskloof
12 August 2024On Monday, 12 August 2024, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger, officially opened the new R8.45 million Villiersdorp Ambulance Station. Read More
Closing the Gap: Breast milk has a positive effect on your child
5 August 2024Breastfeeding has long-term benefits for your baby, lasting right into adulthood. The longer you breastfeed, the longer the protection lasts and the greater the benefits. Breastfeeding takes centre stage annually between 1 and 7 August, during World... Read More
Call for Nominations: 'Health Heroes' for Hospital Boards & Clinic Committees
11 July 2024Provincial Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger, is inviting nominations for eligible residents to serve on newly constituted boards and committees, for the period 2024-2027. Read More
Invitation to nominate members to hospital facility boards and clinic committees
9 July 2024Be the voice of your community! Want to make a difference as a voice for your community? Then you are invited to serve as a clinic committee / hospital board member and represent your health facility and community. Read More
Provincial Minister of Health and Wellness kicks off ‘Listening and Learning’
1 July 2024Provincial Minister of Health and Wellness kicks off ‘Listening and Learning’ programme of visits Read More
Alert on rabies risk along the Western Cape coast: be cautious
27 June 2024Alert on rabies risk along the Western Cape coast: High-risk individuals are urged to be cautious Read More
Vaccination remains the best protection against severe flu this year
26 June 2024The Western Cape is currently experiencing the peak of the annual influenza or flu season as the virus circulates in communities. Read More
To our youth: Let’s keep you healthy to help you reach your goals
25 June 2024Being a young person brings many new opportunities: making decisions about your style, picking subjects in school that could shape your career, new relationships with people, figuring out who you are and what you stand for. Read More
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