News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
World No Alcohol Day - Help starts here!
30 September 2022Deciding to get help for an alcohol addiction for yourself or a loved one can be scary, but it can be one of the best decisions of your life to start your journey to recovery and restore hope. Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital commemorates Heart Awareness Month
29 September 2022In commemorating heart awareness month in September, Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) is highlighting the importance of heart health while continuing its legacy as a tertiary hospital which provides high-quality heart surgery to those that need it. Read More
Minister Mbombo celebrates World Pharmacists Day with DTHF and Iyeza Health
29 September 2022On 27 September 2022, Minister Dr Nomafrench Mbombo in collaboration with the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) and Iyeza Health, celebrated Pharmacists Day. Read More
Contraception myths – What you need to know about the 'pill' and more
26 September 2022When it comes to contraceptives, there are many options for you. Contraceptives can give you freedom and peace of mind to protect yourself from unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Read More
Occupational Therapy Week at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital
23 September 2022Occupational Therapy Week at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital – rebuild, reconnect and rediscover Read More
Premier Winde and Minister Mbombo’s unannounced visit to Ceres Hospital
20 September 2022“Improving services for the citizens of Witzenberg” Read More
Premier and Health Minister visit Ceres as province mourns loss of 2 EMS officer
19 September 2022On 18 September 2022, the Department of Health and Wellness was shaken by the tragic news of a fatal road accident involving an ambulance and a truck. Read More
Western Cape Government Health mourns tragic loss of two EMS officers in crash
18 September 2022Western Cape Government Health is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of two EMS officers early Sunday morning in a collision on the Ceres/Wolseley road. We extend our deepest sympathy to their loved ones, family, friends, and colleagues. Read More
Making medication available through innovation and care
15 September 2022The Western Cape Department of Health makes millions of medicine parcels available to clients through innovative ways to ensure they have easy access to their medication. Read More
Reach out to our EMS vaccination programme on wheels
13 September 2022The best way to stop new variants from arising is to increase the propo Read More
Reach out to our EMS Vaccination Programme on Wheels
13 September 2022The best way to stop new variants from arising is to increase the proportion of vaccinated individuals, who are less likely to pass on the COVID-19 virus if they become infected. Read More
Minister Nomafrench Mbombo visits SA Red Cross Air Mercy Services (AMS)
13 September 2022On Friday, 9 September, Western Cape Health Minister, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, visited the Air Mercy Services (AMS) base and met their new CEO, Mr Farhaad Haffejee. Read More
Immediate medical care to those who most need it
12 September 2022As this weekend demonstrated, saving lives and providing an essential emergency medical service to residents in need of prehospital care and transport are high priorities for the Western Cape Government’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Read More
Protect your unborn child, prevent a lifetime's damage
9 September 2022STOP. Do not drink alcohol when you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant. No amount of alcohol is safe for the unborn baby. Read More
International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day: No amount of alcohol is safe
9 September 2022Western Cape Ministers Dr Nomafrench Mbombo and Sharna Fernandez partnered with the Foundation of Alcohol Related Research (FARR) to commemorate International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Day this morning, Friday 9 September. Read More
Gift of the Givers donates aEEG monitor to Karl Bremer Hospital
7 September 2022Gift of the Givers has donated an amplitude-integrated electroencephalogram (aEEG) monitor to Karl Bremer Hospital’s neonatal unit. Read More
National Kidney Awareness Week – Don’t take your kidneys for granted
7 September 2022Faith van der Ross’s journey with kidney disease started when she was just one years old. Faith, who will celebrate her sixth birthday later this month, regularly visits the Symphony Way CDC in Delft for healthcare. Read More
It is important to keep your kidneys clean
6 September 2022Most of us do not think of the health of our kidneys, but they are more important than what we give them credit for. Read More
International Spinal Cord Injury Day: A gunshot wound caused my spinal injury
5 September 2022International Spinal Cord Injury Day (ISCI) is observed on September 5th each year. This year’s theme is Spinal Cord Injuries Conflicts and Disasters, Prepare and Prevent. This theme raises awareness of people with spinal cord injuries and... Read More
Minister Mbombo pleased with Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute progress
5 September 2022On 2 September 2022, Minister Mbombo conducted an oversight visit to Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute (OFPI). Read More
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