News and Speeches for Department of Health
Christmas babies 2019 (as of 14:00)
25 December 201991 babies born on Christmas Day in public health facilities (as of 14:00) On 25 December 2019 (Christmas Day), the births of 91 babies* have been reported by public health facilities throughout the Western Cape, comprising of 66 boys and 25 girls. Read More
Whole of society approach to EMS emergencies
11 December 2019Today (11 December 2019), Western Cape Minister of Health Dr Nomafrench Mbombo acknowledged a number of Emergency First Aid Responders (EFAR) volunteers in the Cape Metropole for their contributions to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) service... Read More
The season to be alert for childhood diarrhea
10 December 2019During the 2018/2019 paediatric surge season, which is the period from November to May every year, the Western Cape Government Health reported that 1.3% of children under the age of five years old were treated at Primary Health Care facilities (PHC... Read More
Have a heart and support those children in need of care
5 December 2019The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) is appealing to members of the public to reach out to children, and to prioritise the safety of children under their care ahead of the upcoming festive season. Read More
Touwsranten youth had a blast
2 December 2019Touwsranten was the place to be on 28 November 2019. A stage, DJ, music, dancing, numerous stalls and give-aways made for a great World AIDS Day and B-Wise event. Read More
Be ballsy and get checked for prostate and testicular cancer
21 November 2019By doing the #FafChallenge during November and going for a screening for testicular cancer, our Springbok Rugby World Cup Champions are highlighting how important it is for men of all ages to go for regular health check-ups. Read More
Proudly Diabetic Patient Lives Life to the Fullest
15 November 2019I don’t call myself diabetic, I call myself “proudly Diabetic.” Grassy Park resident, Mr. Martin Van Gee, has been living with Diabetes Mellitus for 36 years. Read More
Spotlight on Diabetes
13 November 2019You might have heard or read about diabetes, or you know someone with diabetes, or perhaps you have diabetes. Much has been done to raise awareness of the impact that diabetes has on the individual and family. Read More
Obesity is a health risk
18 October 2019With National Obesity Week being observed from 15 – 19 October, the Western Cape Government Health is encouraging people to become aware of the risks associated with the condition, and to a Read More
Impact of violent crime on Western Cape health system
17 October 2019In commemorating World Trauma Day today (17 October), the Western Cape Government Health (WCGH) is appealing to the public to help reduce the number of trauma-related incidents. Read More
Health Department gets clean bill of health from Auditor General
16 October 2019The Western Cape Department of Health today (16 October 2019) presented its 2018/19 Annual Report to the Standing Committee. Read More
Detecting early warning signs of childhood cancer is vital
15 October 2019Seven-year old Melina Nyoni from Blue Downs was recently diagnosed with nephroblastoma at Tygerberg Hospital. This disease is the most common renal tumour of children between the ages 2 and 5, and is also the fourth most common cancer in children in... Read More
'My heart led me to palliative care'
15 October 2019“I had so much planned for the future, I had a vision for my children and then suddenly I am staring death in the face and wondering…how are my children to grow up without me?” Read More
Taking care of the vulnerable
14 October 2019World Homeless Day was commemorated on 10 October 2019 with the purpose of drawing attention to the needs of homeless people locally and provide opportunities for the community to get involved in responding to homelessness. Read More
MEC Health officially opens palliative care centre at victoria hospital
11 October 2019Minister Mbombo Officially Opens Palliative Care Centre at Victoria Hospital in Honour of World Hospice and Palliative Care Day Read More
Media Alert: New spokesperson for WCGH EMS & FPS
10 October 2019New spokesperson for WCGH Emergency Medical Services & Forensic Pathology Services As of 10 October, the Spokesperson for the Emergency Medical Services and Forensic Pathology Services at the Western Cape Government Health, will be Ms Deanna... Read More
Mitchells Plain Hospital Re-opens Emergency Centre
9 October 2019The Mitchells Plain District Hospital has re-opened its Emergency Centre today after a devastating fire destroyed it in February 2018. The hospital serves a population of 550 000 people from the broader Mitchells Plain and Philippi area. Read More
Whole Foods and Exercise for better health
8 October 2019The prevalence of overweight or obesity among women in South Africa increased from 56% in 1998 to 68% in 2016. Read More
Basic health services offered in Hout Bay
7 October 2019Basic health services are available again from today at the Hout Bay Community Day Centre, following closures due to protests in the community. Read More
Improving radiotherapy for cancer patients at Groote Schuur Hospital
2 October 2019On 2 October 2019, the Groote Schuur Hospital’s Oncology Department unveiled its new R35 million halcyon radiotherapy machine which was recently introduced to manage the growing demand of cancer patients who require radiotherapy. Read More
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