News and Speeches for Department of Health
Health Budget 2018
27 March 2018Dr Nomafrench Mbombo 2018 Department of Health Budget Speech Madam Speaker Honourable Premier, Helen Zille Cabinet Colleagues and Members of the Provincial Parliament Read More
Clean Hands For Better Health
26 January 2018Summer is in full swing and with it comes the heightened risk of contracting germs that cause diarrhoea. Children, especially those under five-years-old, are most at risk of contracting diarrhoea. Read More
Christmas Babies 2017
26 December 2017The Western Cape Government Health is proud to announce the birth of two hundred and three babies as reported by public health facilities throughout the Western Cape from midnight on Christmas Day 2017. Read More
Placements of Medical Interns and Community Service Professionals
18 December 2017The Western Cape Government Health (WCGH) understands fully the anxiety of young health professionals (doctors and all other categories of health professionals, e.g. Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital performs first ever bilateral sequential lung transplant
14 December 2017Groote Schuur Hospital performs first ever bilateral sequential lung transplant in the Western Cape and the first in the state sector nationally Read More
Emergency services technology solution is the first of its kind in Africa
5 December 2017Innovative digital technology will be used to enhance Emergency Medical Service (EMS) coordination over the festive season. The technology will support the dual objectives of patient-centred care, and EMS staff safety. Read More
MEDIA RELEASE: MINISTER MBOMBO CONDUCTS SAFETY WALK IN KHAYELITSHA
27 November 2017On Monday, 27 November, Western Cape Health Minister, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo conducted a safety walk in the streets of Khayelitsha. The aim of this safety walk was to launch the 16 Days of Activism – No violence against women and children campaign. Read More
Media Release : Significant reduction in waiting times of Muslim bodies
15 November 2017Follow-up meeting held with MJC shows significant reduction in waiting times of Muslim bodies Read More
Media Release: Whole-of-society must play a part in EMS safety
10 November 2017Today Minister Dr. Nomafrench Mbombo, Minister Dan Plato and Alderman JP Smith outlined key interventions to improve safety for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff. Read More
Press Release: Cecilia Makiwane Awards 2017
7 November 2017The Western Cape Government Health (WCGH) hosted its annual Provincial Cecilia Makiwane Nurse's Recognition Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, 7 November 2017 at the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West. Read More
Incidence and Prevalence of Stroke a Growing Concern - Mbombo
25 October 2017Advances in stroke rehabilitation in the Western Cape have reduced severe disability and the need for institutionalisation; however the incidence and prevalence of stroke victims is still increasing and remains the third leading cause of death in... Read More
Western Cape Health Minister – help is available for matriculants
24 October 2017Western Cape Health Minister, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo – help is available for matriculants Read More
Minister Mbombo officially opens the Knysna wards and conducts oversight visits
24 October 2017Western Cape Health Minister, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo visited the Eden District to conduct oversight visits and hold several meetings with community leaders. Read More
Major renovations completed at local hospital
23 October 2017Knysna Hospital has enjoyed large scale renovations during the last couple of years. The newly revamped Emergency Centre (EC) was opened in 2014 and today, 23 October 2017, the official opening of the rest of the wards took place. Read More
Meeting with the MJC on the high case load experienced by FPS in the Metropole
17 October 2017Statement by the Western Cape Government Health following the meeting with the Muslim Judicial Council on the extremely high case load experienced by Forensic Pathology Services in the Metropole Read More
Forensic Pathology Services in the Metropole experiencing very high case load
11 October 2017Public Notice : 11 October 2017 Forensic Pathology Services in the Metropole experiencing very high case load Read More
Avian influenza, ‘Bird flu’, infections to humans are uncommon and rare
19 September 2017The Western Cape Government Health is aware of the recent outbreak of Avian influenza, also known as ‘bird flu’ on various farms in the Western Cape. We would like to inform the public that the risk of transmission of this particular strain of ‘... Read More
Role of Forensic Pathology Services in Health
19 September 2017The Forensic Pathology Service (FPS) in the Western Cape was established in 2006 when the South African Police Service Mortuaries transferred to Western Cape Government Health and the Directorate Forensic Pathology Services was established within... Read More
Media Release: Role of Forensic Pathology Services in Health
19 September 2017Role of Forensic Pathology Services in Health Read More
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