News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Guy Fawkes Safety: Fireworks are dazzling, but dangerous
31 October 2016Guy Fawkes is just around the corner and although not a South African holiday, is usually celebrated with an array of fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks – devastating injuries and burns, fires... Read More
Tygerberg Hospital awarded their Nursing Staff in clinical excellence
26 October 2016Tygerberg Hospital hosted the 27th Hartman Ceremony Awards to recognize the excellent services rendered by the Nursing staff during the year. The ceremony for awarding Nurses for excellence in clinical Nursing is named after Miss M. Hartman, the... Read More
Awareness Crucial in Fighting Breast Cancer
24 October 2016One in 18 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer but if detected early, the chances of effective treatment is so much greater. Read More
Nurses Honoured at the Annual Cecilia Makiwane Recognition Award
24 October 2016Through perseverance, dedication and innovation, Vyjayanthimala van Heerden was last night, (Friday 21 October 2016), honoured for her selfless dedication to the nursing profession by being awarded the Western Cape Cecilia Makiwane Nurse’s... Read More
FAQ's 2016 Supplementary Immunisation Campaign
21 October 2016Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Read More
Western Cape Health receives first clean finance audit outcome in South Africa
20 October 2016Today, 20 October 2016, the Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo tabled the Western Cape Department’s Annual report for the 2015/16 financial year. Read More
Worcester Rotary and Breede Valley Health Staff Takes on Avian Park
19 October 2016‘Even though I have to sit outside and wait for a bit, it is still easier than walking to the clinic, especially for vaccinations!’ said one of the moms that attended the health day. Read More
Stikland Hospital’s addiction services unit celebrates substance sobriety
14 October 2016Maintaining sobriety can pose a massive challenge to individuals recovering from an addiction. Recognising milestones along the journey to recovery is key in motivating individuals to maintain their sobriety. Read More
Western Cape dedicated to improving access to Mental Health Services
10 October 2016During the 2015/16 financial year, the Western Cape Government Health Department admitted over 6 300 mental health patients and attended to 43 921 cases at outpatient departments. Read More
National Occupational Therapy Week
3 October 2016We all want our children to reach their full potential in life. This is however not always possible as developmental delays in children is a condition that will affect them throughout their lives. Read More
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