News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Red Cross Children’s Hospital celebrates World Cancer Day
4 February 2020The Western Cape Government (WCGH) is committed to decreasing preventable deaths by raising awareness and education about the global impact of cancer. Read More
Western Cape prepared for Coronavirus
2 February 2020Following the announcement by the World Health Organisation to declare the recent 2019-Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak in China as a global public health emergency, the Western Cape Government Health would like to reiterate that the province... Read More
Update: Coronavirus Outbreak
30 January 2020Media Alert : No cases of Coronavirus in South Africa Read More
Western Cape Government Health monitoring developments of Coronavirus outbreak
24 January 2020Western Cape Government Health is closely monitoring the developments of the novel coronavirus outbreak in China. The World Health Organisation (WHO) regularly issues updates on the situation. No cases of the Coronavirus have been reported in South... Read More
Pledge to protect EMS staff
24 January 2020The Western Cape Government Health (WCGH) is encouraging members of the public to pledge to stand by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff who risk their lives every day to save lives. Read More
Support school-based vaccination programme in the Western Cape
20 January 2020The Western Cape Government Health (WCGH) is encouraging parents and caregivers to support its school-based vaccination programme. Read More
Give your child the best opportunity to learn and be healthy this year.
17 January 2020Good nutrition must be supported by good health support. Read More
Beat the heat
17 January 2020Take extra precaution to stay hydrated during the exceptionally hot conditions across the Western Cape. Severe heat and not drinking enough fluids can lead to dehydration and heatstroke. This could be fatal! Read More
Lunch boxes: 198 opportunities for a healthy child
14 January 2020Did you know that a healthy snack at school plays a major role in your child’s ability to concentrate and participate at school? This year you have about 198 opportunities to pack a healthy lunch box for your child. Read More
22 babies born on New Year’s Day in public health facilities
1 January 2020On 1 January 2019 (New Year’s Day), the births of 22 babies* have been reported by public health facilities throughout the Western Cape, comprising 10 boys and 12 girls. Read More
New Year's Day Babies 2020 (as of 14:00)
1 January 202058 babies born on New Year’s Day in public health facilities (as of 14:00) On 1 January 2019 (New Year’s Day), the births of 58 babies* have been reported by public health facilities throughout the Western Cape, comprising 32 boys and 26 girls. Read More
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