News and Speeches for Ministry of Health & Wellness
Tygerberg Hospital: Using Tootsie-Roll Technique to plug a leaky heart valve
15 April 2024Another milestone for Tygerberg Hospital: Using Tootsie-Roll Technique to plug a leaky heart valve Read More
National health budget cut: What does this mean for the Western Cape?
10 April 2024There have been many questions regarding the national public sector budget shortfall and how it will impact health services in the Western Cape. The public health system will remain under pressure for the next 3 to 5 years as a result of significant... Read More
Final Vote 6 Speech - Dr Nomafrench Mbombo - 2024
9 April 20242024/25 VOTE 6 BUDGET SPEECH Department of Health & Wellness MINISTER PROFESSOR NOMAFRENCH MBOMBO Wednesday, 27 March 2024 Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Premier, Cabinet Ministers, Leaders of the Opposition, Read More
Tygerberg Hospital improves quality of life of 1000 cochlear implant recipients
8 April 2024On Saturday, 06 April 2024, the recipients of cochlear implants and their families celebrated a proud milestone at Tygerberg Hospital: its 1 000th recipient of a cochlear implant at the hospital. A cochlear implant is an electronic hearing device... Read More
148-bed Mitchells Plain Transitional Care Facility alleviates service pressures
2 April 2024148-bedded Mitchells Plain Transitional Care Facility is alleviating service pressures on hospital platform Read More
Plans on track to ensure a smooth handover for Protea Park and Saxon Sea clinics
29 March 2024The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCGHW) and City of Cape Town (CoCT) have continued joint efforts to ensure plans remain on track for a smooth service handover of the Saxon Sea and Protea Park Clinics in Atlantis on the first... Read More
Let’s join hands to walk the journey towards the best health outcomes for the WC
27 March 2024Let’s join hands to walk the journey towards the best health outcomes for the Western Cape (WC) Read More
Department of Health and Wellness to face a R807 million shortfall
19 March 2024Department of Health and Wellness to face a R807 million shortfall in the upcoming financial year Read More
You hold the key – Take charge of your kidney health today
15 March 2024Kidney health stands as a cornerstone of our overall well-being, yet its importance often remains underestimated. The kidneys, crucial organs in our body, are responsible for filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood, regulating electrolyte... Read More
147 Professional Nurses join the new Postgraduate Diploma programmes at the WCCN
13 March 2024147 Professional Nurses join the new Postgraduate Diploma programmes at the Western Cape College of Nursing (WCCN) Read More
Doctor encourages moms to book early for healthy pregnancies
13 March 2024Maternal, child and women’s health are one of the key priorities of the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. Read More
Wellness Hub brings healthcare closer to the people
6 March 2024Wellness Hub alleviates pressure from Du Noon CHC, brings healthcare closer to the people Read More
Save babies' lives, one milk drop at a time
6 March 2024Human milk banking week is observed from 01 to 07 March every year and promotes the establishment, support, and continuous operation of human milk banks at hospitals with neo-natal units. Read More
Tygerberg Hospital’s Water Treatment Plant slashes water bill by more than 90%
28 February 2024Tygerberg Hospital’s Water Treatment Plant slashes municipal water bill by more than 90% Read More
Minister Mbombo promotes healthy lifestyle awareness with church leaders
23 February 2024Today, 22 February 2024, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Professor Nomafrench Mbombo joined church leaders from the National Pastors Indaba Advocacy in Citrusdal to raise awareness about healthy lifestyle choices for overall well-being. Read More
Teen Suicide Prevention Week – Surviving and thriving in teenage years
19 February 2024Adolescence (age 13–19) is a time of many firsts and a time of change. If you’re a teen, it marks the start of new friendships and experiences; you may take on new opportunities and have more freedom to make choices for your future. Read More
Save your daughter’s life with the HPV vaccine
15 February 2024The lives of over 350 000 young girls have been potentially saved in the Western Cape over the last 10 years. Parents and healthcare workers teamed up to ensure that young girls are vaccinated against HPV, significantly reducing their risk of... Read More
Minister Mbombo welcomes medical interns and community service doctors at GSH
14 February 2024Minister Mbombo welcomes the new medical interns and community service doctors at Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) Read More
GSH opens dedicated space for family counselling and bereavement support
9 February 2024Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) opens dedicated space for family counselling and bereavement support Read More
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