News and Speeches for Department of Health
Western Cape College of Nursing international nurses day
30 May 2019Minister of Health in the Western Cape, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, will deliver the keynote address at the Western Cape College of Nursing’s (WCCN) International Nurses Day Celebration. Minister Mbombo will recognise nurses for the critical role they... Read More
Media Release : Love your lungs: Don’t take your life for granted
29 May 2019Annually on 31 May, the World Health Organisation and global partners celebrate World No-Tobacco Day by raising awareness on the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use and to discourage the use of tobacco in any form. Read More
Kangaroo Mother Care saves lives and reduces costs to healthcare
20 May 2019The International Kangaroo Mother Care Awareness Day is a global event which is celebrated on the 15 May annually by parents, communities, organisations and healthcare institutions that appreciate and acknowledge the benefits of Kangaroo Mother Care... Read More
Vaccines work! Care for your children and your community
25 April 2019Give your child and community a better future by using the free immunisation services offered by the Western Cape Health at clinics and schools. Read More
Importance of reading for a child’s development
24 April 2019On 23 April we celebrated World Book Day and the power reading has on a child’s development. Read More
Victoria Hospital get R80 million upgrade to ease service load pressures
16 April 2019Today, 16 April 2019, Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo will launch the R80 million upgrades to Victoria Hospital in Wynberg through a ceremonial sod turning event Read More
Khayelitsha shutdown negatively impacts on health services
11 April 2019Statements by Nomafrench Mbombo Western Cape Ministry of Health Read More
WCH-MEC commemorates World Health Day in Khayelitsha with a ‘Walk for Health
9 April 2019NOTE TO EDITORS: Pictures available upon request Statement by Dr Nomafrench Mbombo Western Cape Ministry of Health Read More
Gansbaai gets new clinic of over R21 million to ease service load pressures
4 April 2019STATEMENT BY DR NOMAFRENCH MBOMBO WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF HEALTH Read More
Gansbaai gets new clinic of over R21 million to ease service load pressures
3 April 2019Western Cape Ministry of Health Read More
Beware of seafood poisoning
26 March 2019A study conducted by Tygerberg Poisons Information Centre found that there is an increase in seafood poisoning calls in autumn (March to May). In South Africa, red tides usually occur in late summer and autumn. Read More
Doctor’s dedication sees third generation baby delivered at Helderberg Hospital
19 March 2019Dr Werner Viljoen, the Medical Manager at Helderberg Hospital, was called into the maternity room one day to help a patient deliver a baby. He remembers it very well as it was a rather difficult birth. Read More
WC Minister of Health officially opens the upgraded Vredenburg Hospital
18 March 2019On Monday, 18 March 2019, The Western Cape Health Minister, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo officially opened the newly upgraded, state of the art Vredenburg Hospital in the Saldanha Municipality. Read More
Grabouw CDC to get 24hour Emergency Service and extended operating hours
7 March 2019An improvement strategy for Health Services in Grabouw was discussed with residents during a public meeting held today, 7 March 2019. Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, along with senior officials for the Department of Health... Read More
Violence, trauma and alcohol has devastating effects on WC Health system
19 February 2019Today, Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo briefed the media on the impact of violence, trauma and alcohol has on the health system. Read More
Sexually transmitted infections and condom awareness
11 February 2019Did you know that using a condom every time you have sex, is the only way to protect yourself against HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? Read More
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