News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
It's Holiday Season, but HIV does not take a holiday
12 December 2012It is the festive season and while it is a time to relax and have fun, the Western Cape Government Health urges citizens to do so responsibly. Read More
New Wards for Staff and Patients of Worcester Hospital
11 December 2012Western Cape Government Health commissioned three new wards at Worcester Hospital on Tuesday, 11 December. The renovation and refurbishing of the wards form an integral part of Phase 4 of the Worcester Hospital Revitalisation Project, which started... Read More
World Aids Day 2012: Getting to Zero
30 November 2012World Aids Day is commemorated every year to highlight the dangers of the epidemic and continue the awareness campaigns to minimise new infections. Read More
World AIDS Day Commemoration - 30 November 2012
30 November 2012The Western Cape Government Health is commemorating World AIDS Day (WAD) today, 30 November 2012, with a Production Event at the His People Centre in Goodwood, Cape Town. The aim of the event is to showcase the magnitude of this international topic. Read More
Media Alert: Youth - the Key Focus for World AIDS Day 2012
29 November 2012Western Cape Government Health will have a World AIDS Day celebration with a Production Event where approximately 1 500 guests, ranging from high profile dignitaries to the youth of Cape Town will attend. Read More
Media Alert: New Somerset Hospital Hosts Academic Day to Celebrate its 150th Anniversary
29 November 2012The year 2012 marks 150 years since the completion of the New Somerset Hospital building. As part of celebrating 150 years of service excellence and being the oldest academic hospital, New Somerset Hospital will commemorate its 150th anniversary... Read More
Kangaroo Mother Care Awareness Week: 26 to 29 November 2012
27 November 2012In many cases pregnancy results in premature or underweight babies being born. These infants are faced with risks such as underdeveloped lungs, the risk of infection, as well as jaundice and anaemia in more severe cases. Read More
Western Cape Government Health Helps You Understand Your Condition Better
23 November 2012Chronic Diseases Season: 1 November - 31 December 2012 Read More
Agreement Between the Health Department and Clicks Set to Improve Access to Healthcare
21 November 2012Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, today announced an agreement signed between Western Cape Government Health and the Clicks Group that will enable the pharmacy group to provide immunisations and family planning stock to state patients. Read More
New R 1.7 Million Haematology Unit for Tygerberg Hospital
19 November 2012The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, opened a new R1.7 million haematology unit at Tygerberg Hospital on 19 November 2012. Read More
100% Pass Rate for Worcester Hospital’s Nursing School
13 November 2012For any student graduation day is the moment when all the hard work, long nights and studying comes together and calls for celebration. The graduation of 87 nurses of Worcester Hospital’s Nursing School yet again gave Western Cape Government Health... Read More
Closure of Clinics in Ceres, Robertson and DeDoorns
13 November 2012Due to the continued escalaltion of protest action, Western Cape Government Health in the Cape Winelands has closed the following clinics in the towns of De Doorns, Ceres and Robertson: Read More
Official Opening of Heideveld Infectious Diseases Clinic
13 November 2012The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, in conjunction with the South African Medical and Education Foundation officially opened the Heideveld Infectious Diseases Clinic at Heideveld Community Health Centre (CHC), Monday, 12 November 2012. Read More
Minister Botha to Officially Open Heideveld Infectious Diseases Clinic
12 November 2012The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, together with the South African Medical and Education Foundation will officially open the Heideveld Infectious Diseases Clinic at Heideveld Community Health Centre. Read More
Otto du Plessis Hospital Celebrates 50 Years of Existence
12 November 2012Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, today celebrated Otto du Plessis Hospital’s 50 years of existence with the hospital staff members. The hospital was established in 1962 and serviced a community of Bredasdorp and surrounds. Read More
New R1.35 Million Infectious Diseases Unit for Heideveld Community Health Centre
12 November 2012Mitchells Plain is the area with the highest number of reported TB cases with 1595 out of a 100 000 population, Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, said today. Read More
Contingency Plans for Patients During the Unrest at De Doorns
8 November 2012Due to the ongoing unrest in the De Doorns area, the Western Cape Government Health has after consultation with the South African Police Service, and in consideration of both staff and patients decided to keep the clinics in the De Doorns area... Read More
Closure of Clinics During Unrest in De Doorns
7 November 2012Due to the current protest action in De Doorns, Western Cape Government Health in the Cape Winelands has closed the following three clinics: Read More
Nursing Profession Victorious in the 2012 Provincial Cecilia Makiwane Nurses' Recognition Awards
30 October 2012The annual Cecilia Makiwane Nursing Awards ceremony was held on the 30th October 2012 at the Stellenbosch Town Hall. The award is an initiative of the National Ministry of Health, in partnership with the provincial departments. Read More
Medium Term Budget Policy Statement
29 October 2012Mister President, twenty years ago, our country was truly in crisis, the CODESA negotiations had broken down and rising conflict threatened to overwhelm the prospect for a peaceful transition. In that bleak hour the ANC’s Ready to Govern document... Read More
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