News and Speeches for Department of Health
Baby Grace is going home after 116 days in hospital!
19 September 2020It has been 116 days since baby Grace Petro came into this world. Born prematurely at 24 weeks and 6 days on 27 May 2020 with a weight of only 500 g, odds were not on her side. Read More
George Hospital one of only six in the world
18 September 2020George Hospital is one of only six hospitals in the world that were selected to participate in The Balcony Bands Mural Project by painting six murals that depict the coming together of people during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Read More
Hospital of Hope physiotherapists help COVID-19 patients recover
17 September 2020At the Brackengate Hospital of Hope Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), physiotherapists play an important role in the recovery of many COVID-19 patients. Read More
Rural Heroes – Empilisweni Clinic team continues service despite covid-19
17 September 2020Teamwork made it possible for staff at Empilisweni Clinic in Zweletemba, Worcester, to keep delivering services during the pandemic despite nine of the clinic’s staff members contracting coronavirus in the height of the pandemic. They also lost a... Read More
Tygerberg Hospital hero amongst us – Sabelo Handula
16 September 2020This week’s nominated coronavirus hero amongst us at Tygerberg Hospital, Sabelo Handula provides an essential service to the public during these challenging times. Read More
“Covid-19 at work was like an action movie” – Vincent Rossouw
16 September 2020Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) values self-reflections to enable employees to take a step back, reflect on the current COVID-19 situation, integrate learnings, plan for the future and celebrate both personal and professional accomplishments. Read More
Cape Agulhas team steps out of their comfort zone to conquer Covid-19
15 September 2020Cape Agulhas is a smaller sub-district in the Overberg, which means that their staff component is significantly smaller than other sub-districts. Read More
Occupational therapy week – caring for children during a global pandemic
14 September 2020The Occupational Therapy team at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) is helping to build resilience during uncertain times by empowering the parents and caregivers of their young patients. Read More
Women’s health services available at all our clinics
11 September 2020Make the arrival of Spring the start of a new season for your health. Make use of the all-inclusive services offered at Western Cape Government Health’s facilities, without hesitation. We call on women to talk to healthcare workers about their needs... Read More
“I felt safe” – Cape mom’s tribute to health workers
10 September 2020A mother has sent a heartfelt thank you to frontline workers in the Western Cape after beating COVID-19. Read More
“We must be vigilant, wear your mask” urge community health workers
10 September 2020Community health workers are on the frontlines in the fight against the Coronavirus and have urged residents to remain vigilant. On 7 September 2020, several community-oriented primary care workers handed out masks in the communities of... Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital reflections – Dirk Eiman
9 September 2020Groote Schuur Hospital values self-reflections to enable employees to take a step back, reflect on the current COVID-19 situation, integrate learnings, plan for the future and celebrate both personal and professional accomplishments. Read More
Rural Hero – Langeberg nurse overcomes her fear to help others
8 September 2020What do you do when (like many other South Africans) you fear COVID-19? You push your fear aside so that you can help your patients. Western Cape Government Health honours staff like Sr Audrey Michaels of Bergsig Clinic in Robertson. Read More
Tygerberg Hospital patient discharged after 31 days in ICU
8 September 2020Celeste Johnson’s COVID-19 ordeal is a true testament of her resilience, indomitable spirit and her faith which was fully aided by the dedication of a multidisciplinary healthcare team at Tygerberg Hospital (TBH). Read More
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorders (FASD) are 100% permanent
8 September 2020Don’t drink alcohol when you are pregnant. Not even one sip. No amount or type of alcohol is safe during pregnancy. Read More
Tygerberg Hospital hero amongst us – Jonathan Abrahams
7 September 2020This week’s nominated coronavirus hero amongst us at Tygerberg Hospital, Jonathan Abrahams, provides an essential service to the public during these challenging times. Read More
The link between back pain, stress, and your emotional wellbeing
7 September 2020National Physiotherapy Back Week takes place annually during the second week of September to promote healthy living and educate how to prevent and manage back and neck pain. Read More
Covid-19 contact tracing team’s message of support
3 September 2020A contact tracing team is often the first healthcare team to support someone who tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing teams consist of healthcare workers across all fields, as well as community volunteers and NGO partners. Read More
Rural Hero – school health nurse tackles COVID-19 with nurturing care
3 September 2020For many staff members in the Theewaterskloof Sub-district, the COVID-19 pandemic meant the services they offer would be temporarily stopped and they must concentrate their time and efforts on COVID-19 related matters. Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital Appreciation Wednesday hero – Chantall Stewart
2 September 2020Chantall Stewart (36), an Administration Clerk in the Facilities Management Department at Groote Schuur Hospital, is among 45 officials who play an instrumental role in making a difference through the “Project Teamcare” initiative. She is today’s... Read More
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