News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Day of Remembrance Celebrated at Red Cross
7 November 2014The Children’s Hospital Trust celebrated its annual Day of Remembrance on 7 November 2014 to commemorate the World War II servicemen and veterans who donated two days of their pay towards what was to become the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s... Read More
The Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre turns 10.
6 November 2014The Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre (WCRC) is celebrating 10 years of service to the public. Read More
The Western Cape Government Provincial Cecilia Makiwane Nursing Award Nominees
6 November 2014It is with the greatest of pride that the Department introduces the Western Cape Government Health Provincial Cecilia Makiwane Nursing Award 2014 nominees. Read More
Intervention That Will Leverage More Joint Replacement Surgeries
6 November 2014The Western Cape Health Minister, Theuns Botha, today announced an innovative intervention to address the problem of long waiting lists for hip- and knee replacements. Read More
Two New Wards for George Hospital
3 November 2014Two new wards at George Hospital were officially opened on 24 October 2014 during a formal ceremony attended by staff and the community. The hospital boasts a new Psychiatric Ward as well as a Family Medicine Ward. Read More
Groote Schuur and Unipalm Make a Difference for Hip and Knee Surgery
29 October 2014There are 1200 confirmed cases of patients currently on the waiting list for hip and knee surgery in the Western Cape. Read More
Annual Provincial Health Research Day 2014
24 October 2014The Provincial Health Research Committee (PHRC) hosted its fourth annual Provincial Health Research Day at Lentegeur Hospital’s Conference Centre on 24 October 2014. The purpose of the annual Provincial Research Day is to bring together various... Read More
Diarrhoea Disease Season
14 October 2014The diarrhoea disease season runs from November to May of the next year. Read More
World Sight Day: Good Vision does not Guarantee Good Eye Health
9 October 2014If you can see clearly, you probably believe that your eyes are healthy. This may be true, but to maintain good eye health it is recommended to have regular, comprehensive eye exams. This exam is recommended for everyone – including children and... Read More
Occupational Therapy Week: ‘The Job for the Skills of Living’
6 October 2014Work done by healthcare workers often does not receive the recognition it deserves largely due to the fact that most of it is done behind the scenes and rarely highlighted. Read More
Red Cross Children’s Hospital Receives Labyrinth
3 October 2014Children in the Oncology Unit at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital have received a gift of hope: a donation of a labyrinth from the Commins Family Trust. The labyrinth was officially handed over to the hospital during a small ceremony held... Read More
Health Minister Opens R5 Million Upgraded Clinic for the People of New Horizons
26 September 2014At the opening of the renovated New Horizons Clinic in Plettenberg Bay this morning, the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha said, the new clinic will complement the services provided by the Kwanokuthula CDC and the clinic in the village. Read More
Appeal to Use our Health Facilities Efficiently
15 September 2014The Western Cape Government Health’s Emergency Centres (EC) once again experienced unrelenting pressure over the past weekend (12-14 September 2014). A total of 4 745 patients were seen at ECs across the province, with only 24% of the total cases... Read More
Ministers Visit Wellness Mobile to Screen West Coast Learners
12 September 2014Today two provincial ministers, Theuns Botha (Health) and Albert Fritz (Social Development) visited the St Thomas Primary School in Malmesbury on the West Coast to view the Wellness Mobile for School Health that will screen Grade R and Grade 1... Read More
Social Worker Recognised for Exceptional Contribution towards Public Service
10 September 2014Carla Brown, social worker in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, was recently recognised as the Western Cape’s Best Frontline Public Service Employee of the Year at the 2014 Provincial Service... Read More
Programme to Address Shortfall in Child Speech-Language and Audiology Services
9 September 2014Western Cape Premier, Helen Zille, and Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, launched a new initiative aimed at introducing speech-language therapy and audiology services for children at all levels of the District Health System on 9... Read More
Western Cape Ministers Botha and Schafer Visit Wellness Mobile at Delft Primary
28 August 2014Wellness mobiles for school health are rolling out across the province to ensure the health of Western Cape learners. Read More
Wellness Mobiles Rolling-out to Screen Learners across the Province
28 August 2014Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, and Western Cape Minister of Education, Debbie Schäfer, visited one of the Provincial Government’s Wellness Mobiles for School Health at Delft Primary school on 28 August 2014. Read More
Regular Hand Washing Plays an Important Role in Disease Prevention
26 August 2014Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, recently attended a demonstration of touch-free hand sanitiser dispensers at Mossel Bay Hospital. Read More
Regular Hand Washing Plays an Important Role in Disease Prevention
25 August 2014With the aim of creating awareness about the importance of regular hand washing as part of a hygiene routine, Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, attended a demonstration of the use of touch free dispensers at Mossel Bay Hospital on 25... Read More
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