News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
102 patients able to regain their vision after cataract surgery
31 October 2023During the week of 16 to 20 October 2023, a team of health care workers from the Belgium organisation, Smile and See Foundation, performed 102 cataract surgeries at the Vrendendal Hospital Eye Care Centre. Read More
Strengthening community relationships is key to improving mental health
26 October 2023Strengthening community relationships is key to improving mental health and wellbeing for residents Read More
Deon Lackay defies the odds: beats stroke and slims down!
24 October 2023This Stroke Awareness Week (25 October – 1 November), we are calling on all the residents of the Western Cape to make healthier choices to reduce their risk of having a stroke. One incredible survivor, Mr Deon Lackay of Pniel, describes recovery... Read More
5th consecutive clean audit underlines DoHW’s good governance and quality
23 October 20235th consecutive clean audit underlines Department of Health and Wellness’s good governance and quality healthcare services Today, the Western Cape Department of Health Wellness tabled its Annual Report for the 2022/23 financial year. Read More
To eliminate cervical cancer one day, the key is vaccinating young girls
23 October 2023The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness supports ongoing efforts to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health threat one day. An effective way in which it does this is through improving access for young girls to human papillomavirus (... Read More
Breast cancer survivors share stories of hope and ways to cope
20 October 2023Ten years ago, Bishop Lavis resident Trini Arries was diagnosed with breast cancer. Three months after her breast cancer diagnosis, Trini received another health update and was diagnosed with stage three pancreatic cancer. Read More
"Mental wellness begins in childhood": Nurse encourages mental wellness for all
20 October 2023"Mental wellness begins in childhood": Nurse encourages mental wellness for young and old Read More
GSH and RCWMCH reach major milestone with 50th kidney transplant
19 October 2023Groote Schuur Hospital and Red Cross Children’s Hospital reach major milestone with 50th kidney transplant Read More
Western Cape EMS build strong relationships with communities, in support of life
18 October 2023Providing emergency medical services to residents in need of help at the proper time while building good relations with communities is a high priority to the Western Cape’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Read More
Home-based rehabilitation helped Aunty Milli’s mental health and stroke recovery
17 October 2023Mildred Swanepoel (69) also known as “Aunty Milli” from New Woodlands, Mitchells Plain loved baking for her family and her community. Unfortunately, Aunty Milli succumbed to a stroke on 3 August 2022 which severely weakened the right side of her... Read More
Helping communities make better choices this National Nutrition Week
12 October 2023As the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness commemorates National Nutrition Week from 9 to 15 October 2023, the message is that healthy eating is a key component of a healthy lifestyle and community. Read More
Department committed to improving quality of life of palliative care patients
12 October 2023Department committed to improving the quality of life of palliative care patients and families Read More
Occupational therapists lead awareness campaign to support patients
9 October 2023Managing everyday life with physical, mental or developmental ailments can be challenging for children and adults. Read More
Clinicians at Tygerberg and Groote Schuur Hospital perform MitraClip procedures
5 October 2023Clinicians at Tygerberg Hospital and Groote Schuur Hospital perform MitraClip procedures – a first in South Africa Read More
Nurses empower Ravensmead community with youth-friendly service
4 October 2023In effort to empower and improve the wellness of adolescents and youth in Ravensmead, Western Cape Government Health and Wellness nurses launched an off-site adolescent and youth friendly (AYFS) service in the community on Tuesday, 3 October 2023. Read More
1000th patient can hear thanks to cochlear implant surgery at Tygerberg Hospital
3 October 2023Athule Mgodeli (27), who has been deaf for many years of his life, became the 1 000th individual treated with cochlear implants by Tygerberg Hospital on 29 September 2023. The hospital is one of the largest tertiary health facilities in the country... Read More
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