News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Towards a person-centered, equitable and trusted public health system in the WC
29 November 2021In another landmark for the province, the Western Cape Health Department has signed a bilateral agreement with each of the four Higher Education Institutions based in the Western Cape – the University of Cape Town (UCT), Stellenbosch University (SU... Read More
Covid-19 statistics for the Garden Route update
23 November 2021December is within arms reach and with it comes year end celebrations and farewells. The latest Covid-19 statistics for the Garden Route shows an increase of 34 cases the past 7 days compared to 7 to 14 days ago. Read More
Bolotina couple from Tafelsig Mitchells Plain offers home for vaccinations
22 November 2021Western Cape Government Health pop-up sites and in-residential vaccination sites have now become regular features across the Province. Our communities asked for access to vaccination closer to them, away from fixed health sites, and we have... Read More
Cases at low levels between inter-wave periods, but more vaccinations needed
19 November 2021Western Cape cases continue to decline to lowest levels between inter-wave periods, but the emphasis is still on higher vaccination numbers. Our current COVID-update to care for you Read More
Knitting for good: Volunteers join healthcare workers to celebrate KMC Week
19 November 2021Local knitting clubs have donated bags of clothing for premature babies to celebrate Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) Week Awareness Week. Read More
Men take pledge for better health, safer communities on International Men’s Day
19 November 2021Community members from Elsies River, Bishop Lavis and Bellville joined healthcare workers to celebrate International Men’s Day at the Metro Men’s Health Centre in Bellville on Friday, 19 November 2021. Read More
Get the facts, visit our website and use this resource to being vaccinated
18 November 2021Six months into the COVID-19 vaccination rollout there are still people who are hesitant about getting vaccinated due to so much misinformation being circulated on social media. Read More
Public Notice Update: Email Service at Groote Schuur Hospital
16 November 202116 November 2021: PLEASE NOTE: Groote Schuur Hospital emails are accessible once more. The electricity issues have been resolved. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Read More
From pop-up vaccination sites, to residential pop-up sites – for easy access
16 November 2021From pop-up vaccination sites, to residential pop-up sites – Health teams leave no stone unturned to make it as easy as possible to get vaccinated. Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital opens its first-of-a-kind Diabetes Centre
15 November 2021Following World Diabetes Day yesterday, Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) has now officially launched its state-of-the-art Diabetes Centre today to promote a culture of excellence in Diabetes-related primary healthcare in the Western Cape. Read More
Not gotten your vaccine yet? The Vooma Vaccination Weekend makes it easy!
12 November 2021We know there are many people who want to be vaccinated against COVID-19 but have not had the time to go to a vaccination or pop-up site due to other commitments. Read More
R100 VOOMA vaccination vouchers up for grabs for first-time 60+ vaccinees
11 November 2021COVID-19 vaccines have been shown to be very effective in the elderly in preventing severe illness and death. It is important to get vaccinated against COVID-19 so that you may be protected in time before the next wave of COVID-19. Read More
Ophthalmic service on the road again
9 November 2021Ophthalmic eye surgeon for the region, Dr. Nicolaas Stempels and his team have been hard at work servicing those who need cataract eye surgery as well as other ophthalmic procedures. Read More
World Radiography Day: What You Need to Know
8 November 2021World Radiography Day marks the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays on 8 November 1895. According to the International Society of Radiographers and Radiologic Technologists, on this day in 1895, Professor Roentgen was working with cathode rays... Read More
How our department compares to the province – let’s talk vaccination coverage
5 November 2021The risk of being hospitalised or dying from COVID-19 is real – our data has shown this throughout the pandemic. If you are 50 years and older, you are at higher risk. People over the age of 50 are at increased risk of COVID-19. Read More
Pop-up sites makes vaccination against COVID-19 easily accessible
3 November 2021Pop-up sites makes vaccination against COVID-19 easily accessible in Mitchells Plain and Klipfontein Read More
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