News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Minister Mbombo inspects progress on safety, wellness projects in Drakenstein
4 September 2016The Western Cape Government is running several successful projects in the Drakenstein Municipality, falling under the Province’s Strategic Plan. Read More
National Oral Health Month: Pay Extra Attention to Dental Health
1 September 2016September is National Oral Health Month, a time to pay extra attention to your dental routine, particularly as two of the world’s most common health problems affect the mouth – cavities and gum disease. Read More
New Psychiatric Unit first of its kind in Cape Winelands District
30 August 2016The Cape Winelands District is now home to a fully functional Psychiatric Unit, which is the first of its kind for the region. Read More
Nursing Training Scams
29 August 2016The Western Cape Government Health has been alerted to nursing training scams and is asking all citizens especially learners and parents to be extra vigilant. Read More
Case Manager Recognised as SA’s Best
25 August 2016Helen van As, Case Manager at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, was recently named the 2016 National Public Sector Case Manager of the Year. The Awards Ceremony took place at the National Public Sector Case Management Conference in Port... Read More
First Patient moved into New ICU
18 August 2016Three-week-old Sha-annoor Abul, from Darling, was the very first patient welcomed to the new Medical Wing of the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital after ICU staff started moving the patients from the... Read More
Enhanced Safety measures for Health Staff
17 August 2016Today (15 August 2016), the Western Cape Health Department launched Operation Khuseleka, a staff safety initiative. Read More
Be a Women of Worth during Women’s month
4 August 2016It is that time of the year where women are celebrated for who they are “the rock of the nation”. Women are the ones who often neglect their health to put that of their families ahead of their own. Between July – September, the Western Cape... Read More
Minister Mbombo Opens New Mfuleni Temporary Community Day Centre
29 July 2016The new Mfuleni Temporary Community Day Centre is a model of sustainable design for temporary buildings. Read More
Official Opening of the Khayelitsha Eastern Substructure Office
29 July 2016On Wednesday 27 July 2016, Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, and Western Cape Minister of Transport & Public Works, Donald Grant, participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the Khayelitsha Eastern... Read More
There Is No Health Without Mental Health
27 July 2016Sharon Potjies (51) knows all too well what can happen when you try to forget dramatic events without seeking treatment to work through them. Read More
Health Officials Donate R12 110 to Red Cross Children’s Hospital
20 July 2016Today, staff members from Western Cape Government Health handed over a donation of R12 110 to the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in honour of Mandela Day. Read More
Substance abuse amongst expecting mothers a growing concern in the Western Cape
12 July 2016With an estimated 102 000 births expected in the Western Cape for the 2016 / 2017 financial year, the Western Cape Government Health is taking a stance in encouraging mothers to exercise caution during their pregnancy, especially from substances... Read More
Innovation reduces waiting times at Mitchells Plain CHC
5 July 2016Today, the Western Cape Health Minister, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo visited the Mitchell’s Plain Community Health Centre (CHC) to observe progress made by the facility to reduce waiting times, and manage patient-flow for the collection of chronic... Read More
Mental Health Awareness Month
4 July 2016The month of July marks mental health awareness month. During the month, the Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, will conduct various visits throughout the province to raise awareness around mental health. Read More
Red Cross Hospital Celebrates Six Decades of Paediatric Excellence
1 July 2016A big cake depicting the past six decades was cut in celebration of Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital’s 60th year of existence. The hospital opened its doors in 1956 thanks to an incredibly supportive and generous community. Read More
Official Opening of Nomzamo Community Day Centre
21 June 2016Statement by Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, Western Cape Minister Read More
Growing the voice of communities in the Western Cape health system
9 June 2016This speech was delivered by Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, the Western Cape Minister of Health, during the consideration of the Western Cape Health Facility Boards and Committees Bill in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. Madam Speaker, Read More
New WHO Wheelchair Training Package to be piloted in Western Cape
6 June 2016The publication of wheelchair guidelines and a series of Wheelchair Service Training Packages (WSTP) by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has been a turning point in raising awareness and improving access to appropriate wheelchairs globally. Read More
Western Cape Health Department delivers better services to Retreat Community
1 June 2016Statement by Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, Western Cape Minister of Health Read More
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