News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Immediate and available emergency medical assistance during holiday break
28 December 2022The Western Cape Department of Health is deeply appreciative of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel and their contributions throughout the holiday break. Read More
188* babies born in Western Cape on Christmas day in public health facilities.
26 December 2022We are happy to announce the birth of 188 babies* as reported by public health facilities throughout the Western Cape on Christmas Day 2022. The total number reported from 0:00 on 25 December 2022, comprises of 122 boys and 66 girls. Read More
Long weekend keeps EMS first responders busy
19 December 2022Being considerate is an essential part of sharing the road and ensuring the safety of all road users, but unfortunately over this long weekend too many road users did not demonstrate this courtesy. Paramedics respond to a staggering 47 incidents... Read More
EMS encourages personal responsibility before holiday mode takes hold
14 December 2022As schools and some industries close for the year and many residents take a well-deserved December and January break, the Western Cape Department of Health’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will continue to provide emergency medical and rescue... Read More
Ready, Collect, Go: Get your chronic medication
12 December 2022Getting ready to enjoy the festivities over the next few weeks? Before you head off into the sunset, make sure to pop in at your collection site to ensure you have sufficient chronic medication for the whole of the festive season. Read More
Increase in pertussis (whooping cough) cases in Western Cape
8 December 2022Through our surveillance system, the Western Cape Department of Health has picked up a marked increase in pertussis cases (or whooping cough) in the province. Read More
Be sun-smart - look after your skin!
30 November 2022According to the National Awareness Calendar, 1 December 2022 to 31 January 2023, have been designated as skin cancer awareness months. Read More
Working together to find solutions to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Western Cape
30 November 2022Ahead of World AIDS Day on 1 December, the Western Cape hosted a provincial symposium involving key stakeholders to find solutions related to HIV from district healthcare, science, civil society, youth and community, and funding as the different... Read More
Sexual violence and assault - what happens next
29 November 2022Did you know - globally about 1 in 3 (30%) women worldwide have been subjected to either physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence in their lifetime. Read More
Western Cape Innovation leads to National Awards!
28 November 2022The 20th Annual Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI) Awards 2022 again highlighted the important role data plays in decision making and action. Read More
Private sector Health Indaba - Health is everybody’s business
21 November 2022On Friday, 18 November 2022, Minister Nomafrench Mbombo, Provincial Minister of Health and Wellness, hosted a Health Indaba with stakeholders from the private sector. Read More
Boys to men, this one’s for you: How to protect your health
18 November 2022November is Men’s Health Month and presents the opportunity to support and celebrate the men in our lives. Read More
Dangers of Pneumonia
12 November 2022Did you know that pneumonia is a major cause of death in children under the age of five years? Read More
World Preemie Festival - Tygerberg Hospital - 12 Nov
9 November 2022World Prematurity Day (World Preemie Day) is celebrated annually on 17 November. Read More
Minister Mbombo's visit to Central Karoo
9 November 2022MINISTER OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS, DR NOMAFRENCH MBOMBO OPENS BERGSIG MENTAL HEALTH WARD AT NELSPOORT HOSPITAL AND CONDUCTS OVERSIGHT OF PROGRESS AT EMS INFRASTRUCTURE, MURRAYSURG HOSPITAL Read More
Warmer weather sees increased risk for diarrhoea
4 November 2022As temperatures are rising, so is the risk of your child contracting diarrhoea. Know the signs and what to do to save a child’s life. Read More
Minister Nomafrench Mbombo opens Groote Schuur Wellness Centre for staff
1 November 2022Minister for Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, Dr. Nomafrench Mbombo opened a wellness centre at Groote Schuur Hospital for their 4 500 employees employed at the hospital. Read More
The Hartman Nursing Awards return
29 October 2022Tygerberg Hospital brings back the event celebrating nursing excellence Read More
Minister Nomafrench Mbombo celebrates fourth consecutive clean audit outcome
26 October 2022The Western Cape Department of Health has once again received a clean audit for the fourth consecutive year. It is the only provincial health department in the country to do so. Read More
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