News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Tygerberg Hospital's Long-Serving Employees Honoured
24 October 2012Tygerberg Hospital held a special long-service awards ceremony for employees who have been employed by the Western Cape Government for the past 20, 30, and 40 years on 24 October 2012. Read More
Construction of Temporary Du Noon Clinic on Track
23 October 2012The conversion of the temporary Du Noon Clinic is nearing completion. By the end of next week the City of Cape Town Health will advise on the timeframe for patient services to commence at the clinic. Read More
Beaufort West Forensic Pathology Laboratory Opens Its Doors (Simul)
18 October 2012The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, officially opened a new R10 million forensic laboratory in Beaufort West on 15 October 2012. Read More
Cataract Surgery Marathon Helps Restore Sight in Eden and Central Karoo
18 October 2012Following last year's successful cataract marathon, George Hospital's Ophthalmology team is on the move again to treat patients living in the Eden and Central Karoo. Read More
Beaufort West Forensic Pathology Laboratory Opens Its Doors
15 October 2012The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, officially opened a new R10 million forensic laboratory in Beaufort West on 15 October 2012. Read More
George Hospital's Emergency Centre Officially Opened by Minister Theuns Botha
8 October 2012George Hospital’s Emergency Centre was officially opened by the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, on 8 October 2012. Read More
George Hospital's Emergency Centre Officially Opened by Minister Botha
8 October 2012George Hospital’s Emergency Centre was officially opened by the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, on 8 October 2012. Read More
Red Cross Children's Hospital Honours Long-Serving Employees
4 October 2012Professor John Hewitson has performed thousands of surgeries in his 30 years' service at the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital and Groote Schuur Hospital. Read More
Mowbray Maternity Hospital Receives Equipment Worth R500 000
3 October 2012Mowbray Maternity Hospital, through the Peninsula Maternity Trust, received a phototherapy light unit and an ultrasound/echocardiogram machine for the hospital’s Neonatal Unit, purchased by the Old Mutual Investment Group South Africa (OMIGSA) and... Read More
Minister Botha Officially Opens New Ambulance Station in Vredendal
2 October 2012The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, formally opened the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Vredendal station on 2 October 2012, of which R6.5 million of the health budget was dedicated to the increase of infrastructure in the Western... Read More
Prevention is Better (and Cheaper) than Cure
1 October 2012Staying healthy is much cheaper than being unable to work or needing to visit the clinic often due to the complications of preventable illnesses such as hypertension and diabetes. Read More
Medical Male Circumcision Offered at Community Health Centres
28 September 2012Hanover Park, Heideveld and Mitchell's Plain Community Health Centres (CHCs) are actively promoting the elective male medical circumcision (MMC) programme. Read More
Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital Honours Long-Serving Employees
27 September 2012At the annual long service award ceremony at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital this morning, Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, honoured 27 health care workers who have been in the employ of Western Cape Government Health and 8... Read More
Health Prioritises R14 Million to Build EMS Station on "Death Road"
25 September 2012The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, formally opened the EMS Leeu Gamka station on 25 September 2012. Read More
Western Cape Government Deepens Health Research in the Province
21 September 2012The Provincial Health Research Committee (PHRC) hosted its second annual Provincial Research Day at Lentegeur Hospital’s Conference Centre on 21 September 2012. Read More
Research Showcased at Annual Provincial Health Research Day
21 September 2012The Provincial Health Research Committee (PHRC) hosted its second annual Provincial Research Day at Lentegeur Hospital’s Conference Centre on 21 September 2012. Read More
EMS Alert: Motor Vehicle Accident in Tulbagh
9 September 2012The Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a heavy motor vehicle accident in Tulbagh on 10 September 2012. Read More
Alexandra Hospital Opens R4.6 Million Renovated Outpatients Department Building
9 September 2012Alexandra Hospital's renovated Outpatient's Department building was officially opened by the Western Cape Minister of Health, Mr Theuns Botha, and Prof Craig Househam, Western Cape Head of Health, on 10 September 2012. Read More
Western Cape Government's Statement on the Rebuilding of GF Jooste Hospital
9 September 2012The Western Cape Government would like to take this opportunity to address the concerns of community members as reflected by the Cape Metro Health Forum and doctors as reflected by the South African Medical Association with regard to the... Read More
EMS Alert: Motor Vehicle Accident on Buitengracht Street, Cape Town
8 September 2012Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a motor vehicle accident in the Cape Town CBD on 9 September 2012. Read More
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