News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Western Cape Government Health Contributes to Reducing Alcohol Abuse
12 March 2012Western Cape Government Health hosted a workshop specifically for non-governmental organisasions (NGOs) on 13 March 2012 at Lentegeur Hospital, Mitchell's Plain. Read More
Invitation to Nominate Members to the Independent Complaints Advisory Committee for Health
12 March 2012In an effort to address complaints about health services effectively and efficiently, the Western Cape Government Health has established the Independent Complaints Advisory Committee where the Minister and Head of Department can refer complaints... Read More
District Health Councils Will Ensure a Better Health Service
8 March 2012In the following two months, Western Cape Health Minister Theuns Botha will attend the first meetings of the six district health councils across the province and introduce the members to their local communities. Read More
Official Opening of New Grassy Park Community Day Centre
5 March 2012The new Grassy Park Community Day Centre (CDC) was relocated to a new improved building and was officially re-opened by the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, on 6 March 2012. Read More
Minister Botha Introduces the Cape Winelands District Health Council
4 March 2012Western Cape Health Minister Theuns Botha introduced the Cape Winelands District Health Council today at their inaugural meeting at Brewelskloof Hospital, Worcester.The members are: Read More
Minister Botha to Open Newly Constructed Grassy Park Community Day Centre
29 February 2012Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, will officially re-open the newly built Grassy Park Community Day Centre on Tuesday, 6 March 2012. Read More
Paediatric Liver Transplant Changes a Life
28 February 2012Francois Van Niekerk from Vanderbijlpark in Gauteng has become one of the more than 100 children to undergo a liver transplant at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital since 1991. Read More
Western Cape CEO Hospital Posts Not to be Advertised
28 February 2012Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, says that the Western Cape will not advertise CEO positions in tertiary hospitals, following discussions with the national health minister. Read More
Western Cape Government Health's IT System Takes Top Prize at European Symposium
28 February 2012The Western Cape Government Health's information system, which is being implemented at public primary healthcare facilities throughout the province, received international recognition at an IT symposium in Europe. Read More
Summit Helps Transform Mental Health in South Africa
23 February 2012The Western Cape Government Health hosted its Mental Health Summit at the Lentegeur Hospital Conference Centre in Mitchell's Plain on Friday, 24 February 2012. Read More
Khayelitsha Hospital Facility Board Appointed
15 February 2012The first open day of the new Khayelitsha District Hospital was an opportunity for the Western Cape Government Health Department to introduce this brand-new state-of-the-art health facility to stakeholders other than patients. Read More
Early Detection and Regular Clinic Visits are Key to a Healthy Pregnancy
13 February 2012Western Cape Government Health in the Cape Winelands wishes to congratulate the 13 152 moms who entrusted their pregnancy to us during the last year and encourage all our current and prospective moms-to-be to visit their clinic as per appointment. Read More
Alan Blyth Hospital in Ladismith Receives International Accreditation
12 February 2012Alan Blyth Hospital celebrated its international Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) accreditation by hosting a ceremony on Monday, 13 February 2012. Read More
Media Alert: Update on Rescues in Session - 6 February 2012
6 February 2012Update on the rescues that took place yesterday, 6 February 2012: Read More
Media Alert: Rescues in Session - 6 February 2012
5 February 2012Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is currently responding to and assisting on three calls: Read More
Media Alert: Rescue Missions - 5 February 2012
4 February 2012Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to multiple incidents over the weekend: Read More
Media Alert: MVA on Sir Lowry's Pass
1 February 2012The Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is currently attending to a motor vehicle accident. Read More
Boy Graduates from Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital's Breathe Easy Programme
31 January 2012Hamza Ahmed of Athlone's long history with Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital's Breathe Easy Home Care Ventilation Programme has finally come to a happy end. The ten-year-old has been in and out of doctor's offices since he was two years old... Read More
Protect Your Preschooler from Pneumococcal Diseases
31 January 2012Western Cape Government Health has today launched a four-month campaign to ensure that all children between 18 months and three years old, as well as high-risk children under six, receive the best possible protection from Pneumoccocal diseases such... Read More
Media Alert: Update on R45 Motor Vehicle Accident
29 January 2012At 07:30 on the R45 between Gouda and Ceres (Saron) - Medical Rescuers and Emergency Medical Personnel worked two and a half hours to medically treat and assist 56 patients from the scene of a motor vehicle accident. Read More
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