News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
A massive 43 paediatric surgeries scheduled for Tygerberg Academic Hospital
8 November 2016Smile Foundation’s recognised national surgical initiative, Smile Week, has grown beyond just providing reconstructive surgery for facial anomalies; today it also provides highly specialised surgical interventions, for a range of conditions... Read More
Red Cross Celebrates Nurse of the Year at Nursing Excellence Awards
8 November 2016Sister Jane Booth, Paediatric Nursing Specialist at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, was recently awarded the 2016 Nurse of the Year at the Hospital’s eight annual Nursing Excellence Awards, in recognition of her outstanding service to... Read More
Annual Client Satisfaction Survey - Mbombo visits Tygerberg Hospital
7 November 2016Today, 07 November 2016, the Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, oversaw the administration of the Department’s annual client satisfaction survey during a visit to Tygerberg Hospital. Read More
Tygerberg Hospital honored 496 long-serving employees
3 November 2016Tygerberg Hospital held a special long-service awards ceremony for employees who have been employed by the Western Cape Government for the past 10, 20, 30, and 40 years. Read More
Eye Care Centre launched at Vredendal Hospital
1 November 2016“The gift of sight is often undervalued until it becomes a serious burden to see,” says Sr Elizma Anthonissen, ophthalmic nurse specialist and the newly opened Eye Care Centre at Vredendal Hospital. Read More
Guy Fawkes Safety: Fireworks are dazzling, but dangerous
31 October 2016Guy Fawkes is just around the corner and although not a South African holiday, is usually celebrated with an array of fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks – devastating injuries and burns, fires... Read More
Tygerberg Hospital awarded their Nursing Staff in clinical excellence
26 October 2016Tygerberg Hospital hosted the 27th Hartman Ceremony Awards to recognize the excellent services rendered by the Nursing staff during the year. The ceremony for awarding Nurses for excellence in clinical Nursing is named after Miss M. Hartman, the... Read More
Awareness Crucial in Fighting Breast Cancer
24 October 2016One in 18 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer but if detected early, the chances of effective treatment is so much greater. Read More
Nurses Honoured at the Annual Cecilia Makiwane Recognition Award
24 October 2016Through perseverance, dedication and innovation, Vyjayanthimala van Heerden was last night, (Friday 21 October 2016), honoured for her selfless dedication to the nursing profession by being awarded the Western Cape Cecilia Makiwane Nurse’s... Read More
FAQ's 2016 Supplementary Immunisation Campaign
21 October 2016Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Read More
Western Cape Health receives first clean finance audit outcome in South Africa
20 October 2016Today, 20 October 2016, the Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo tabled the Western Cape Department’s Annual report for the 2015/16 financial year. Read More
Worcester Rotary and Breede Valley Health Staff Takes on Avian Park
19 October 2016‘Even though I have to sit outside and wait for a bit, it is still easier than walking to the clinic, especially for vaccinations!’ said one of the moms that attended the health day. Read More
Stikland Hospital’s addiction services unit celebrates substance sobriety
14 October 2016Maintaining sobriety can pose a massive challenge to individuals recovering from an addiction. Recognising milestones along the journey to recovery is key in motivating individuals to maintain their sobriety. Read More
Western Cape dedicated to improving access to Mental Health Services
10 October 2016During the 2015/16 financial year, the Western Cape Government Health Department admitted over 6 300 mental health patients and attended to 43 921 cases at outpatient departments. Read More
National Occupational Therapy Week
3 October 2016We all want our children to reach their full potential in life. This is however not always possible as developmental delays in children is a condition that will affect them throughout their lives. Read More
Women of Worth Project - Mbombo and Global Fund announce new HIV/Aids Project
30 September 2016Teenage pregnancy and HIV is on the rise with 19 percent of pregnant young women coming for antenatal bookings in the Mitchells Plain, Nyanga, Gugulethu, Manenberg, Heideveld, Crossroads, Hanover Park, Athlone areas testing positive for HIV between... Read More
Rheumatic Heart Disease
27 September 2016The Western Cape Government Health believes that primary prevention is key to maintaining good health. In creating awareness about specific health conditions and how to prevent them, the WCGH will contribute significantly to the wellbeing and health... Read More
Cervical Cancer: Early Detection is Vital for Successful Treatment
27 September 2016Cervical cancer can often be successfully treated when it is detected early enough by means of a pap smear. Read More
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