News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Report into rape allegations concluded by Department
15 June 2022Recent media reports relating to allegations of sexual harassment and rape, made by a student at UCT and employee of The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellbeing have been thoroughly and independently investigated. Read More
Health Facilities update following heavy overnight rain in Western Cape
14 June 2022Healthcare facilities have been affected by heavy rain and strong winds overnight in the province. Mop-up operations have since commenced at various facilities this morning, 14 June 2022, to ensure that services resume as soon as possible. Read More
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) respond to 5 670 incidents in the Western Cape
13 June 2022The Western Cape Government Health and Wellness (WCGHW) Emergency Medical Services provided care to residents during 5 670 incidents in the province this weekend, which included 2 041 life-threatening conditions that required urgent treatment. Read More
Additional boosters for 50 years and older will provide additional protection
10 June 2022From 6 June, persons 50 years and older are eligible for an additional Pfizer booster vaccine if they have received their last booster of either Pfizer or JnJ at least 120 days ago. Read More
Red Cross Hospital New Trauma & Medical Emergency Units welcome first patients
10 June 2022After months of anticipation, the newly upgraded and spacious Trauma and Medical Emergency Units at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital welcomed their first patients this week. Read More
Vacant shop becomes vaccination site at GrandWest ahead of school holidays
8 June 2022A vacant coffee shop has been transformed into a vaccination site for the public at the GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World. Read More
Tygerberg Hospital celebrates World Clubfoot Day
3 June 2022World Clubfoot Day is commemorated on 3 June. Clubfoot is a treatable birth defect. Early detection and treatment are essential to prevent the child growing up with a disability. Children with untreated clubfoot cannot wear shoes or walk properly. Read More
Invest in your health – put down your cigarette
30 May 2022It may seem trivial, but as soon as you put out your cigarette for good, you are a step closer to a healthier future. Read More
New dialysis clinic to improve kidney treatment in Vredenburg
18 May 2022The official opening of a new dialysis clinic at Vredenburg Provincial Hospital today marks the beginning of a brighter healthcare future for renal patients in Vredenburg and surrounding communities. Read More
To protect yourself and your loved ones, get vaccinated
18 May 2022For vaccines to keep communities safe and prevent vaccine-preventable diseases, they need to be taken up by a very large proportion of residents. There is much we as individuals can do to keep healthy and prevent transmission to others, as we... Read More
4 myths to take on “the Silent Killer”
16 May 2022Maintaining a healthy blood pressure is important as an elevated blood pressure can significantly increase your risks of heart, brain, kidney and other diseases. Read More
New treatment offers hope for patients with devastating lung disease
16 May 2022First time in South Africa that a minimally invasive surgical procedure successfully used balloons to dilate blocked arteries in the lungs. Procedure offers hope for patients with so-called “orphan disease” who generally have a very poor quality... Read More
Kangaroo Mother Care is an effective method of bonding and healing
14 May 2022May 15th marks International Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) Awareness Day. Kangaroo mother care (KMC) refers to the practice of providing continuous skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby, exclusive breastmilk feeding, and early discharge from... Read More
Early booking assists in detecting problems that may occur in pregnancy
13 May 2022This week we celebrated International Nurses Day and on 5 May we commemorated International Midwives Day. Midwives Day emphasises the very important role midwives play in a women’s pregnancy journey. Read More
Celebrate the contributions that nurses make to a healthy Western Cape
12 May 2022As an ever-present force for good, 13 823 nurses employed by the Western Cape Government Health and Wellness (WCGHW) are at the core of enabling high-quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare for the residents in the Western Cape. Read More
Hero nurse embodies the spirit of the nursing profession ahead of Nurses Day
11 May 2022On the eve of International Nurses Day celebrated on 12 May, the heroism of what the uniform means, going beyond the call of duty to save a life, was once again highlighted as Sr Diane Seale and her team managed to calm down a shooter and, in the... Read More
Lupus ‘warrior’ gives hope to those affected by this chronic, autoimmune disease
10 May 2022‘Lupus might have my body, but it does not have me.’ These are the encouraging words of 25-year-old Tamryn Monique Swartz, a Human Resource Management student from Grabouw. Read More
School health services contribute to a healthy, thriving child
10 May 2022To build a brighter and healthier community, health education and care start at a young age, and we encourage all communities to support the Department in educating and growing a thriving and healthy child. Read More
Update by Western Cape Government Health and Wellness on fatal shooting tragedy
8 May 2022Update by Western Cape Government Health and Wellness on fatal shooting tragedy at New Somerset Hospital. It is with great sadness that we confirm the third death following the fatal shooting tragedy at the New Somerset Hospital yesterday... Read More
Western Cape Government Health and Wellness can confirm a fatal shooting tragedy
7 May 2022Western Cape Government Health and Wellness can confirm a fatal shooting tragedy that has claimed two lives took place inside of New Somerset Hospital. Read More
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