News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Keeping South African Kids Safe from Injury
15 May 2014Approximately 80% of injuries to children occur in or around the home. The Woolworths Childsafe Research and Educational Centre, which officially opens its doors on Thursday, 15 May 2014, will address this devastating statistic. Read More
Mfuleni to Get a Temporary Health Facility
12 May 2014Following major space constraints at the Mfuleni Community Health Centre, a decision has been taken to erect an interim facility, similar to the temporary Du Noon health facility, which can be used as a community hall by the community once the new... Read More
International Nurses Day 2014
9 May 2014Celebrate nurses for their continued dedication and efforts to make a difference in the lives of Western Cape citizens. Read More
National Burns Awareness Week: How to Prevent Burn Injuries
6 May 2014A burn is one of the most devastating injuries. It leaves in its wake both physical and mental anguish on a child.Many burn injuries are accidental and are a common cause of unintentional injury – preventative care can reduce the likelihood of an... Read More
Trendy Du Noon Community Health Centre Set to Open for Patients in August
24 April 2014Nominated as a World Capital Design 2014 ProjectThe R83 million-Du Noon Community Health Centre is at present under construction and completion is expected at the end of May 2014. The facility will be opened to patients by August this year. Read More
Bold New Step in the HIV Challenge
23 April 2014Western Cape’s Early ARV Treatment and Intensified Prevention for Neonates will Reduce Mother-to-child Transmission to Virtually Zero Read More
Easter Bunny Spreads Smiles with Visit to Red Cross Children’s Hospital
17 April 2014The Easter Bunny made its annual visit to Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital on 17 April 2014 during the hospital’s annual Easter parade. Read More
Little Miracles at Prince Albert Hospital
15 April 2014Little miracles are often born at Prince Albert Hospital. One of these miracles is Divurden Marthinus born on 27 January 2014 at only 25 weeks gestation. Divurden was too small at birth for admission to a neonatal unit at a secondary hospital. Read More
Western Cape Government Health Embarks On Organisational Change
10 April 2014In order to empower staff and change the organizational culture of the Western Cape Government Health, the Department appointed Ernst and Young as consultants to facilitate change in an innovative way. Read More
Treatment Action Campaign Ignored Invitation to a Discussion
10 April 2014Following the receipt of the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) memorandum on 27 March 2014, the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, invited the provincial coordinator, Mr Mandla Majola to meet with him on the issues raised in the memorandum. Read More
Measles and Polio Vaccines In Short Supply at Present
10 April 2014Patients should be aware there is again a shortfall in the supply of polio and measles vaccine which has its origin in the supply available from the national supplier, Biovac Institute. Read More
Abafundi Abenza Ugrade 4 Abakwiipesenti Ezingama-56% Bagonyelwe iHPV
3 April 2014URhulumente wezeMpilo weNtshona Koloni ubamba ngazibini kwabo bazali abakhethe ukuba iintombi zabo zigonyelwe iHPV enxulumene nesifo soMhlaza weSibeleko, ngokuthi basayine ifom enika imvume yoko bayibuyise. Read More
56% van Graad Vier Dogters Beskerm Teen MPV
3 April 2014Die Wes-Kaapse Regering Gesondheid neem kennis van die ouers wat die keuse gemaak het om hul dogters te laat immuniseer teen MPV-verwante servikskanker. Read More
World Health Day 2014 to Focus on Vector-Borne Diseases
3 April 2014Make sure you receive the necessary treatment before visiting Malaria risk areas. Read More
Knysna Hospital Boasts New Emergency Centre
28 March 2014The new Knysna Hospital Emergency Centre (EC) was officially opened, to the delight of the Knysna community, on Friday 28 March 2014 by the Western Cape Health Minister, Mr Theuns Botha. Read More
A TB Test, Treatment and Cure for All
24 March 2014Avoid the spread of TB and get tested at your local clinic today. Read More
Western Cape Health Minister Launches Wellness Centres
11 March 2014The Western Cape Department of Health partners with pharmacy groups to bring the HIV screening service to clinics as a promotion of wellness to patients in the Western Cape. Read More
Department of Health Kicks off Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Drive
10 March 2014The Western Cape Government Health encourages parents and guardians of Grade four female learners to get vaccinated against Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Read More
Western Cape Health Facilities Geared for Eskom's Load Shedding
10 March 2014Western Cape Health department has secured a standard contingency plan in preparation for any electricity emergency that may affect hospitals across the province. Read More
Western Cape Government Health's Position on Training of Doctors in Cuba
10 March 2014Western Cape Minister of Health says he stands by the decision to not send students to Cuba for medical training. Read More
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