News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Opinion Piece – By Head of Health, Dr Beth Engelbrecht
13 September 2017Keep criminal hands off our emergency medical staff Read More
Medication Collection Points – the next step in improving patient-centred health
13 September 2017Community based chronic medication collection points – the next step in improving patient-centred healthcare Read More
Round 2 of HPV Vaccination
13 September 2017Western Cape Government Health teams will as from 22 August 2017 start visiting all Grade 4 girls who are nine years old and attending public schools to administer the second dose of the vaccine that prevents Human Papilloma-virus (HPV) related... Read More
Women urged to prioritise their health: Mbombo
13 September 2017WOMEN URGED TO PRIORITISE THEIR HEALTH: MBOMBO Non communicable Diseases contributed 68% of deaths in women in the Western Cape Read More
Tygerberg Hospital Breast Cancer Unit peer supporters receive top award
13 September 2017Five phenomenal ladies at Tygerberg Hospital’s peer support programme have been a rock to hundreds of breast cancer patients through visiting them in the wards on a daily basis to share valuable information on self-healthcare after their operation. Read More
Breastfeeding: optimal feeding choice for infants.
13 September 2017Breastfeeding is recognised worldwide as the optimal infant feeding choice. The promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding is described by the World Health Organisation as one of the top child survival strategies with the ability to... Read More
Media Release: FASD Awareness with High school learners of Bloekombos
11 September 201711 September 2017 Media Release: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) Awareness with High school learners of Bloekombos Read More
Adolescent suicide can be prevented with early detection – Minister Mbombo
11 September 2017In the wake of World Suicide Prevention Day, observed annually on the 10th of September, Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo cautions communities to be more attuned and sensitive to the mental wellbeing of young people due to the... Read More
Media Release: Minister creates awareness of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder
4 September 2017Minister Mbombo creates awareness of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) On Monday, 4 September, Western Cape Health Minister, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo together with our NPO partner, Early Years Services, Read More
Debate: Sexual violence and its impact on the World of Work
24 August 2017Debate: Sexual violence and its impact on the world of work The economic impact of violence against women. Premier Helen Zille Deputy Speaker Members Members of the media Our visitors in the gallery Read More
We Need to Talk About the Pattern in Child Murders
4 August 2017“We need to talk about the pattern in child murders” - Western Cape Health Minister launches Women’s Month Read More
MINISTER VISITS MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT AND TAXI PASSENGER INVOLVED IN ACCIDENT
1 August 2017MEDIA ALERT: MINISTER MBOMBO VISITS MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT AND TAXI PASSENGER INVOLVED IN CAR ACCIDENT Read More
Music Therapy aiding Mental Health recovery In Children and Adolescents
26 July 2017The Western Cape Government Health continues to see a noticeable increase in children and adolescents accessing mental health services in the province. Read More
Mental Health in Eden
25 July 2017Juanita Nel suffered with the ‘blues’ during her years at college. She started hearing voices after the birth of her first baby, and it was dismissed as postnatal stress. She became delusional after her second child and only then received the help... Read More
Media Release: Western Cape Health performs 67 additional surgeries for Mandela
18 July 2017In keeping with Madiba’s legacy, the Western Cape Government Health has rallied enough support from our partners in society to perform life-changing operations for 67 patients over and above what would have been possible. Read More
World Confederation for Physical Therapy Congress visits the WCRC
18 July 2017The World Confederation for Physical Therapy (WCPT) Congress recently took place in Cape Town from the 2nd - 4th July 2017. Members from the physiotherapy division at the Western Cape Rehabilitation (WCRC), based in Mitchells Plain, had the... Read More
Health team go back to Avian Park
7 July 2017A few weeks ago one of our health teams who were vaccinating kids in Avian Park were forced to leave the area in a hurry due to gang violence. Read More
What you need to know about Swine Flu and Adenovirus
28 June 2017The H1N1 virus and Adenoviruses are common viruses, and are also in circulation in South Africa. These are not notifiable diseases therefor we cannot confirm how many cases there are. Read More
The Role of Forensic Officers in performing Autopsies
28 June 2017Setting the record straight – The role of Forensic Officers in performing autopsies Read More
Western Cape Government Health launch Youth Friendly Services
23 June 2017Eight Western Cape Government Healthcare facilities in the Klipfontein and Mitchells Plain area will officially launch Adolescent Youth Friendly Services (AYFS) in the next three months. This service forms part of the 81 million rand Global Fund... Read More
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