News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Easter Comes Early to Red Cross Children’s Hospital
2 April 2015The Easter Bunny took time out from his very busy schedule ahead of Easter to hop in for a special stop at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital on 2 April 2015 during the hospital’s annual Easter parade. Read More
Western Cape On Wellness Tackles Activity Levels And Healthy Eating in Province
31 March 2015Physical inactivity and unhealthy eating are considered major risk factors for a number of adverse health outcomes including obesity, diabetes, hypertension and other cardio vascular diseases. In South Africa, non-communicable diseases (NCDS)... Read More
Laser-assisted Surgical Procedure a First for Neurosurgery
25 March 2015Seventeen-month old Masslino Franke from Manenberg was born prematurely on 27 August 2013 and suffered extensive bleeding in his brain. Read More
Minister Mbombo And Minister Grant Launch TB Prevention Campaign 2015
23 March 2015This morning, the Minister for Transport and Public Works, Mr Donald Grant, joined me on a walkabout visit to the Cape Town Station to launch the Open (the) Windows Campaign ahead of World TB Day tomorrow. Read More
Stellenbosch Hospital Staff Exercise their Emergency Skills
20 March 2015Western Cape Government Health staff at Stellenbosch Hospital together with other role-players today took part in an unplanned mass incident exercise. These exercises are executed to ensure that should an event occur that results in many patients... Read More
Practical Skills Workshop Empowers Medical Practitioners
13 March 2015A Practical Skills Workshop on Peritoneal Dialysis was hosted at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital at its Surgical Skills Training Centre on 12 March 2015 (World Kidney Day). Read More
Men’s Sexual Health
10 February 2015The two best ways that men can ensure their sexual health and protect themselves and their loved ones from STI & HIV is to condomise, and be medically circumcised. Read More
Living with Congenital Heart Disease
7 February 2015Thaakirah Matthews (4) was three months old in 2011 when her mother, Raadhiyah, took her to the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital for severe diarrhoea. What started as a medical condition soon turned into an experience that her parents will... Read More
Catching up on Child Wellness
5 February 2015Western Cape Government Health will embark on an immunisation catch-up drive during the week of 7 to 13 February 2015. The catch-up is aimed specifically at those children under five years, who, for whatever reason, may have missed any of their... Read More
Tips to stay cool and hydrated during the summer heat
21 January 2015In response to the weather office’s warning of very hot weather for the next few weeks, the start of school athletics programmes and the harvest season being full swing, Western Cape Government Health is reminding people of the following guidelines... Read More
Western Cape Government Health Geared for Emergencies During Festive Season
19 December 2014Statistics have shown that during the Festive Season, not only do motor vehicle accidents increase but the number of visitors to Emergency Centres due to festivity related injuries also show an upward trend. Read More
Santa brings Christmas Magic to Red Cross Children’s Hospital
18 December 2014Father Christmas took time out from his busy schedule to make an early annual visit to the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital on 18 December 2014. Read More
Red Cross Honours 50 Dedicated Employees at Long Service Awards
8 December 2014Dedicated employees, who have been working for Western Cape Government Health for 20, 30 and 40 years, were honoured at a special Long Service Awards ceremony at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital on 8 December 2014. Read More
HealthNet Fleet Gains Ten Tailor-made Wheelchair Patient Transporters
2 December 2014This morning, ahead of the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities being commemorated tomorrow, the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, viewed the new wheelchair patient transporters that have been added to the... Read More
Khayelitsha Hospital Thuthuzela Care Centre
1 December 2014Support For Abuse Victims At Khayelitsha Hospital Read More
Western Cape ART-Adherence Treatment Clubs and Preventative Therapy for Newborns
1 December 2014Based on the various challenges faced by Youth and Men, who feel that health services are not geared to meet their needs, or feel discriminated against by staff, Western Cape Government Health decided to make these two groups the focal point for... Read More
HERMANUS COMMUNITY DAY CENTRE NEARING COMPLETION
18 November 2014The eco-friendly Hermanus Community Day Centre(CDC) is nearing completion and is expected to open its doors early next year. Read More
World Diabetes Day: Living with Diabetes
14 November 2014Diabetes was the leading cause of death in the Western Cape accounting for 3 114 (6,7%) deaths in 2012 (Statistics SA report Mortality and causes of death in South Africa, 2012: Findings from death notification).The report also revealed that... Read More
Unveiling of R70 milion renovated Hermanus Hospital
14 November 2014Today (Friday, 14 November 2014) Western Cape Minister of Health, Mr Theuns Botha unveiled a plaque to officially open Hermanus Hospital. The hospital has undergone R 70 million revitalization project which has transformed it from a fourty-seven bed... Read More
2014 Provincial Cecilia Makiwane Nurse's Recognition Award Ceremony
11 November 2014The Western Cape Government Health held its annual Cecilia Makiwane Nursing Recognition Award ceremony on 10 November 2014 at the Stellenbosch Town Hall, Stellenbosch. This is an initiative to honor nurses for their valued contribution within the... Read More
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