News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Improving radiotherapy for cancer patients at Groote Schuur Hospital
2 October 2019On 2 October 2019, the Groote Schuur Hospital’s Oncology Department unveiled its new R35 million halcyon radiotherapy machine which was recently introduced to manage the growing demand of cancer patients who require radiotherapy. Read More
Media Alert: Groote Schuur Hospital to unveil new halcyon radiotherapy machine
1 October 2019On 2 October 2019, Groote Schuur Hospital will unveil its new halcyon radiotherapy machine. Read More
Provisional Services for the Hout Bay Community
1 October 2019A permanent comprehensive Hout Bay Community Day Centre has been in planning for over eight years due to the small, outdated facility at Hangberg. Read More
#Worldheartday: Every Heartbeat Matters
27 September 2019At least 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke could be avoided if the main risk factors, tobacco, unhealthy diet, and physical inactivity, are controlled. Read More
New Mothers at Karl Bremer Hospital Blessed with Gift Bags
20 September 2019On Thursday, 19 September 2019, new mothers at Karl Bremer Hospital were handed gift bags by Radio Tygerberg 104FM in partnership with Inceba Saving Babies. Read More
Progress of construction of Emergency Centre for Helderberg Hospital
16 September 2019Helderberg Hospital's Emergency Centre is undergoing a R40 million upgrade, in order to meet increased demand and provide better services and improved patient-centred care. It is currently in the final design phase and is due to be completed in... Read More
Media Alert: MEC of Health encourages people to donate kidneys
30 August 2019Renal failure is a serious condition, affecting large numbers of people. Some may die while waiting to undergo dialysis and hospitals have long waiting lists for kidney transplants, but there is a shortage of donors. Read More
Tygerberg Hospital Celebrates National Physiotherapy Back Week
29 August 2019Tygerberg Hospital’s statistics have shown that people between the ages 30 to 49 are most likely to suffer from back pains and injuries. You only have one back; take care of it. Read More
Klasse help met rugpyn
13 August 2019Kliënte van die Mosselbaai-subdistrik wat sukkel met rugpyn het maandeliks die geleentheid om saam met ’n fisioterapeut te oefen in die hoop om hul pyn te verminder. Read More
Vredendal Hospital facility for survivors of sexual assault
12 August 2019Vredendal Hospital in the West Coast District recently had the assistance of the NPO Matla a Bana to create a child friendly reporting facility at the hospital for survivors of sexual assault. Read More
International Women’s Day – You matter, take care of your health
7 August 2019Finding balance between work and family life in a fast-paced environment can place significant pressure on women, affecting their mental and physical health. Read More
WCGHealth welcomes the signing of the Presidential Health Compact
30 July 2019The Western Cape Government welcomes the signing of the Presidential Health Compact by President Ramaphosa and Health Minister Mkhize on 25 July 2019 Read More
Media Altert: WCGHealth welcomes the signing of the Presidential Health Compact.
26 July 2019Media Alert Western Cape Ministry of Health The Western Cape Government Health welcomes the signing of the Presidential Health Compact. Read More
Mandela Day Surgeries Project 2019
17 July 2019Mandela Day Surgeries Project restores quality and dignity of life to 250 patients For the past three years, the Western Cape Department of Health and its valued partners, have brought life-changing experiences to the lives of hundreds of... Read More
Media Alert: R281 m Observatory Forensic Pathology Facility.
8 July 2019Western Cape Minister of Health to Conduct Construction Oversight Inspection of a R281 m Observatory Forensic Pathology Facility. Read More
Media Alert: New Spokesperson for Minister of Health
27 June 2019As of today, 27 June 2019, the Spokesperson for the Minister of Health, Dr. Nomafrench Mbombo, will be Ms Nomawethu Sbukwana. She can be reached on: Cell: 083 893 5200 Read More
WCGH set to improve the lives of another 250 patients : Mandela Day Project
27 June 2019Ten lives are changed for every one year of our democracy - Department set to improve the lives of another 250 patients through its Mandela Day Surgery Project Read More
WCCPA pays tribute to Dr Leila Joan Arens (silber)
12 June 2019The Western Cape Cerebral Palsy Association (WCCPA) unveiled a commemorative plaque in honour of Dr Leila Arens at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, in Cape Town, on 12 June 2019. Read More
Public Notice
11 June 2019Construction of new Emergency Centre for Helderberg Hospital Helderberg Hospital is currently undergoing construction of its Emergency Centre (EC) as part of a R40 million upgrade. The upgrade is scheduled to be completed in March 2020. Read More
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