Western Cape Coronavirus (COVID-19) Partners
(Western Cape Government)
Welcome to the Western Cape Coronavirus (COVID-19) Partners page!
Electronic Vaccination Data System (EVDS) Updates:
Online EVDS Self Registration: https://vaccine.enroll.health.gov.za/#/
| Document | Published Date | Upload Date |
| EVDS Communication 15 - Update on EVDS scheduling process | 23 June 2021 | 23 June 2021 |
| EVDS Communication 14 - EVDS Second dose scheduling | 21 June 2021 | 21 June 2021 |
| EVDS Communication 13 - update on new system for registration of health workers | 18 June 2021 | 21 June 2021 |
| How to register on V4HCW portal | 18 June 2021 | 21 June 2021 |
| EVDS Communication 10 - New System for Registration of Health Workers | 7 June 2021 | 18 June 2021 |
| EVDS Local Support Update | 25 March 2021 | 25 March 2021 |
| EVDS Update - The client presents a vaccine voucher number but you cannot enter their EVDS profile (17 March 2021) | 17 March 2021 | 15 April 2021 |
| EVDS Updates - The vaccine batch number has not been loaded onto EVDS (17 March 2021) | 17 March 2021 | 19 March 2021 |
Useful Resources:
Critical Acute and Emergency Guidelines and Protocols
National Department of Health (NDoH) Circulars
| Circular Name | Published Date | Upload Date |
| National Circular - COVID-19 Vaccination Roll-out - Provinces and government departments Next Steps | 26 July 2021 | 28 July 2021 |
| Circular - Information for Vaccination Sites (26 - 30 July 2021) 22 July 2021 | 22 July 2021 | 26 July 2021 |
| Retraction of Circular - Circular Vaccination of Special Groups and Individuals against COVID-19 | 6 July 2021 | 25 July 2021 |
| National Department of Health Communication - Reimbursement of Uninsured Patients at private sites | 1 July 2021 | 25 July 2021 |
Western Cape Government: Health (WCGH) Circulars
Posters:
Media:
| Published Date | Upload Date | Source | |
| 21 May 2021 | 23 May 2021 | https://www.iol.co.za/ | |
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Praying for patients: Video goes viral of interfaith prayer outside hospital in Cape Town |
10 January 2021 | 11 January 2021 | https://www.news24.com/ |
Video Resources:
| Name | Published Date | Upload Date | Source |
| Explainer Animations - SA Coronavirus Online Portal | 24 February 2021 | NDoH | |
| "How To Videos" for frontline staff | 10 April 2020 | 13 April 2020 | WCGH |
| Health Workers Videos | 14 May 2020 | 15 April 2020 | WCGH |
| Palliative Care Training Videos - Managing COVID-19 in the workplace | 2 June 2020 | 3 June 2020 | WCGH |
COVID-19 and other Training Sessions:
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Thursday, 29 July 2021
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Outreach series: Management of Burns Registration link: https://uct-za.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkdumqrDoqH9KlkGojm6wsdR28mjrHVknn |
Multidisciplinary team discussion around management of burns. | |
| 2 July 2021 | Update on Switching Stable 1st and 2nd Line ART Patients to DTG Containing Regimen (2 July 2PM) - REPEAT SESSION |
* Share the latest information on the management of patients on TLD * Guide clinicians on the switching of stable 2nd line patients to DTG containing regimen * Share the latest information on Viral load monitoring and management * Highlight critical areas for the provision of integrated ART, TB and family planning services. |
For queries or technical assistance, please email info@knowledgehub.org.za or info@knowledgehub.org.za |
| 24 June 2021 | Outreach Series - Management of Paediatric Constipation | Multidisciplinary team discussion around management aspects of paediatric constipation from primary care level to specialist treatment. |
https://uct-za.zoom.us/j/91980501304 (Click the link or join on Zoom with meeting code: 91980501304) |
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21 June 2021 Time: 11:30-12:30 Address: Old Mutual, West Campus Courtyard, Pinelands.
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Media Alert: Premier Winde to open vaccine site at Old Mutual, Cape Town
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An official ribbon cutting ceremony will take place, marking the opening of the Old Mutual COVID-19 vaccination site at Mutual Park, Old Mutual, Pinelands. The private vaccination site will have an initial capacity of approximately 1 400 vaccinations per day, which will later be ramped up to approximately 3 000 vaccinations per day. Premier Winde will be joined by Dr Louis Van Der Hoven, who will represent Netcare, the CEO of Old Mutual Limited, Iain Williamson, and the Minister of Economic Opportunities and Finance, David Maynier.
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To RSVP, please contact Lisa Biggs on lisa.biggs@magna-carta.co.za or call 082 990 3304. |
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17 February 2021 11.30AM |
Regulating the Practice of Tele-Health During COVID-19 Pandemic in South Africa |
For queries or technical assistance, please email info@knowledgehub.org.za |
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10 February 2021 07:30 AM Johannesburg |
Public briefing: Current pertinent issues in relation to the Department of Health vaccination plan (YouTube Recording Link) | The Minister of Health, Dr Zwelini Mkhize will hold a public briefing to address current pertinent issues in relation to the Department of Health vaccination plan. | Please submit any questions to: naadhiram@gmail.com |
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5 February 2021 09:00-11:00 |
Launch of TB Prevalence Survey Findings |
Webinar is over, you cannot register now. If you have any questions, please contact Webinar host: NDOH Knowledge Hub: info@knowledgehub.org.za |
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ONGOING |
COVID-19 Vaccination Training for Health Workers |
A short course and resources to prepare vaccinators to implement COVID-19 vaccination. This course is primarily for frontline health workers vaccinators. |
For queries or technical assistance, please email info@knowledgehub.org.za |
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Expires 20 January 2021 |
Short Course on COVID-19 - Mental Health Resillience for HCPs | This course will focus on activities to minimise the effect of this pervasive epidemic on HCPs’ mental wellbeing and guide participants in their quest to ensure that they stay mentally fit and healthy. |
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Tel: 087 821 1109 / Fax: 086 550 3692 Email: healthscience@foundation.co.za |
| Ongoing Training |
Managing COVID-19 at Primary Health Care Level PACK |
For enquiries or further information, contact: Maria Lagrimas-Botha maria.lagrimas-botha@westerncape.gov.za
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1. PACK COVID-19 Training module
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A PACK Guide relating to Occupational Stress and Protocol changes, amongst other COVID-19 topics. | https://ktuonlineschool.datafree.co/ | |
| 2. 2020 PACK Guideline | A PACK Guide which covers all common adult conditions which we are aware you still need to deal with during this time. | https://www.knowledgetranslation.co.za/download/8920 | |
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Thursday, 2 April 2020 Time: 10:30 - 12:45 Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/325463246 Webinar ID: 325 463 246 South Africa: +27 87 550 3946 or +27 87 551 7702 |
This training is for Frontline workers with the intention of preparing them for health and safety issues relating to COVID-19 in their line of work. | National Institute for Occupational Health (NIOH) |
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Useful Links:
- https://www.westerncape.gov.za/department-of-health/coronavirus
- https://sacoronavirus.co.za/
- https://www.who.int/
- https://www.nicd.ac.za/
- https://www.nhls.ac.za/
- http://www.nioh.ac.za/
- Discovery COVID-19 Information Hub
- https://www.westerncape.gov.za/site-page/training-healthcare-workers
- https://www.gov.za/Coronavirus
- https://www.businessforsa.org/daily-update/
For any queries, contact:
Michael Manning (Director: Business Development Unit)
Tel: 021 483 9356 or 084 200 1269
E-mail: Michael.Manning@westerncape.gov.za
Inge Cunningham (Deputy Director: Business Development Unit)
Tel: 082 925 2985
E-mail: Inge.Cunningham@westerncape.gov.za
Raeesa October (Business Development Unit)
E-mail: Raeesa.October@westerncape.gov.za
Danie Louw (Provincial Environmental Health & COVID-19 Environmental Health Coordinator)
Tel: 021 918 1564
E-mail: Danie.Louw@westerncape.gov.za
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This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government. |
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