News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness | Western Cape Government

News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness

Newly Graduated Nurses Set to Provide Quality Care to Communities

10 May 2013

More than one hundred nurses graduate as registered nurses after completing a bridging course. Read More

Western Cape Health Honours Nurses

10 May 2013

International Nurses’ Day is celebrated annually on 12 May. Clinical facilities throughout the Western Cape will host events this month to commemorate the sterling work rendered by the dedicated nursing professionals employed in Western Cape... Read More

Family Health Days on Offer Throughout the Province

8 May 2013

Western Cape Government Health and the organisation Rotary International will, as part of a national initiative, host three day Family Health Jamborees at over 30 venues around the province. Read More

70 International Surgeons Trained In Marathon Surgery Week

30 April 2013

International collaboration offers hope to children living with disorders of the rectum, anus, and colon. Read More

Polio and Measles Immunisation Campaign Kicks Off with Kids Party

30 April 2013

Free balls, educational games and a jumping castle meant the children of Zwelenthemba had fun at the launch of the Polio and Measles Immunisation campaign in Worcester. Read More

Mass Immunisation Campaign Kicks Off

29 April 2013

Western Cape Government Health is providing free measles and polio immunisations to children up to the age of 59 months. The objective of this mass immunisation campaign is to give children additional protection against polio and measles. Read More

Polio and Measles Immunisation Campaign

24 April 2013

The Western Cape Government Health will be providing free polio and measles immunisation to all children under the age of five years in two rounds. The first round of the free polio and measles campaign will kick off from 29 April to 17 May 2013. Read More

Hanover Park Community Health Centre Launches a New ARV (RAP) Clinic

24 April 2013

Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha today officially launched a new Rapid Antiretroviral Initiation Program (RAP) at the Hanover Park Community Health Centre. Read More

Boost for Radiation Therapy Equipment at Groote Schuur Hospital

23 April 2013

Patients with cancer set to benefit from upgrades and new, state-of-the-art radiation equipment. Read More

Media Alert: EMS' Frantic Search for Canadian Tourist Continues

22 April 2013

The Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services was called out to search for a missing tourist in the Cederberg mountain range. Read More

National Health Insurance Pilot Kicks Off in Eden

22 April 2013

Eden District is benefitting from the Western Cape Government's contributions to the development of the National Health Insurance. Read More

Official Opening of Knysna Community Day Centre

15 April 2013

Official Opening of Knysna Community Day Centre and Mother-and-Baby-Friendly Initiative Accreditation for Knysna Hospital. Read More

Partnership Transforms Health Sector Into Economy Driver

12 April 2013

Western Cape Minister of Health Theuns Botha says government needs to partner with the private sector to grow the health economy and stretch the health rand. Read More

Patients Benefit from R40 000 Dis-Chem Cape Town Donation

11 April 2013

A generous donation by Dis-Chem Cape Town is giving state funding a reprieve. The pharmaceutical retailer donated R40 000 worth of hygiene products to Tygerberg Hospital. Read More

Western Cape Minister of Health Orders Investigation Into Direct Procurement

11 April 2013

Western Cape Minister of Health orders investigation into possibility to procure all-in-one Antiretroviral Drugs (ARV's) directly. Read More

Fresh Deliveries for New Maternity Ward

10 April 2013

Personnel at Hermanus Hospital were delighted to move into the newly built maternity ward on Monday, 8 April 2013.  It was,  however the delivery of several bouncing babies that cemented the joy. Read More

New Temporary Du Noon Clinic an example of Governing Better Together

9 April 2013

A new 'ground-breaking' temporary clinic in Du Noon may be the answer to the health service delivery problem. Read More

Hospital Marks Allergy Week With Lifesaving Talk

9 April 2013

To mark World Allergy Week, the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital hosted a free talk for teachers and parents on 9 April, at 4pm, to inform them of how to manage severe allergic reactions and how to reduce the risk of death. Read More

Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre to Host 6th Jazz in the Park Concert

2 April 2013

The Western Cape Government Health’s Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre (WCRC) for persons with physical disabilities, in partnership with musician Amanda Tiffin, will host a Jazz in the Park concert on Sunday, 14 April 2013 at the Maynardville Open... Read More

Western Cape Government Health Honours Dedicated Staff at Long Service Awards

28 March 2013

Dedicated 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 today for their uninterrupted and devoted public service. The event was held at the Nico... Read More

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