News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Media Alert: Motor Vehicle Accident on N1
29 January 2012Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a serious motor vehicle accident in the early hours of this morning. Read More
Media Alert: EMS Responds to Motor Vehicle Accident on R102
22 January 2012Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and other emergency services responded to a motor vehicle accident earlier today. Read More
R37 Million Renovations at Riversdale Hospital and Clinic Now Complete
22 January 2012The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, officially opened the new portfolio of health facilities at Riversdale Hospital today. These include the Riversdale Hospital and Clinic which both enjoyed extensive renovations during the past four... Read More
Media Alert: Opening of New Portfolio of Health Facilities at Riversdale Hospital
19 January 2012The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, will officially open the new portfolio of health facilities at Riversdale Hospital on Monday, 23 January 2012. Read More
Almost R1 Billion Reconstruction of Valkenberg Hospital to Start in January 2013
18 January 2012For some years now, normal judicial processes have been seriously delayed because the current Valkenberg Hospital does not have the capacity to assess awaiting trial persons who have committed crimes as serious as murder. Read More
Khayelitsha District Hospital: Legal Procedures were Followed
17 January 2012Western Cape Government Health is proud to present the new Khayelitsha District Hospital to the people of Khayelitsha. The Western Cape Premier Helen Zille will officially open the state-of-the-art facility in April 2012. Read More
Stay Cool and Hydrated to Avoid Heat Stroke
17 January 2012In response to the heat wave that the Western Cape is currently experiencing, Western Cape Government Health has issued the following guidelines to help prevent heat stroke and exhaustion:NOTE: Read More
Upcoming Release of the Grade 3, 6 and 9 Literacy and Numeracy Testing Results
16 January 2012Media Statement by Donald Grant, Minister of EducationThe Western Cape Government firmly believes in the importance of systemic testing in the management of education and the improvement of learner performance. Read More
Media Alert: Press Conference on the R978 Million Revitalisation of Valkenberg Hospital
15 January 2012Western Cape Ministers Theuns Botha and Robin Carlisle, responsible for the health and public works portfolios respectively, will host a joint press conference this week on the almost R1 billion revitalisation of Valkenberg Hospital. Read More
Media Alert: EMS Responds to Mountain Call
15 January 2012Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a mountain rescue call earlier today. Read More
New Somerset Hospital to Upgrade Electrical System
11 January 2012Due to the recent power failure endured by staff and patients at New Somerset Hospital, the hospital's management has decided to replace two change over breakers (ie upgrade the hospital's electrical system). Read More
Media Alert: EMS Responds to Motorbike Accident in Pinelands
5 January 2012Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a motorbike accident last night. Read More
Media Alert: Silver Stream Beach Search Update
3 January 2012Emergency Medical Services (EMS) medical and technical crews, Air Mercy Service (AMS) and the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) stood down after searching for an 18 year old male for two (2) hours. South African Police Services (SAPS) have... Read More
Media Alert: EMS Responds to Silver Stream Beach Search
3 January 2012Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was called out to a beach search at Silver Stream Beach. Read More
Media Alert: EMS Responds to Lion's Head Rescue Call
3 January 2012Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) recently responded to a mountain rescue and aquatic call. Read More
New Year's Babies
31 December 2011The Western Cape Government Department of Health is proud to announce that the first baby to be born on New Year's Day was born at Mowbray Maternity Hospital. The baby (female) was born at 00:01, weighing 3.1 kg. Read More
Diarrhoeal Disease Season
28 December 2011Diarrhoea is a major cause of childhood mortality in the Western Cape. During the summer season, diarrhoea is prevalent as infection spreads fast through food and water contamination. Read More
EMS Responds to Accident on R300
28 December 2011Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a motor vehicle accident: Read More
EMS Responds to Four Major Motor Vehicle Accidents
20 December 2011The Western Cape Government Health: Emergency Medical Services responded to various accidents last night and in the early hours of the morning.Tuesday, 20 December 2011: Read More
Boy Gets Gift Of Normal Breathing For Christmas
17 December 2011Years of difficulty have finally come to an end for a family from Plettenberg Bay - and just in time for Christmas. Read More
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