News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Minister Mbombo welcomes exemption of 5 additional hospitals from loadshedding
6 October 2022Five additional hospitals in the Western Cape have been exempted from loadshedding, bringing the total number of hospitals protected in the province to eight. Read More
Minister Dr Nomafrench Mbombo’s visit to Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre
5 October 2022On Monday, 3 October 2022, Minister Nomafrench Mbombo and statutory bodies in the Mitchells’ Plain area visited the Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre (WCRC). Read More
EMS to the rescue, and do not hesitate to call for help
4 October 2022As part of its ongoing integrated search and rescue operations, the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) continue to come to the aid of those residents and visitors in distress or imminent danger. This mostly involves hikers. Read More
Minister Nomafrench Mbombo Media Briefing on Loadshedding in the Western Cape
1 October 2022On 30 September 2022, the National Minister of Health, Minister Phaahla had a virtual media briefing. At this briefing Minister Phaahla indicated that he is exempting Red Cross War Memorial Hospital, Groote Schuur Hospital and Tygerberg Hospitals... Read More
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
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