News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Media Alert: Minister Botha Launches Road to Health Booklet
29 May 2011Western Cape Minister of Health, Mr Theuns Botha, will officially launch the Road to Health Booklet on 31 May at Mowbray Maternity Hospital. Read More
Media Alert: Health Facilities Fully Operational during Elections
16 May 2011All public health facilities across the Western Cape will function as normal with a full complement staff throughout the course of Election Day (18 May). Read More
Media Alert: Touws River Taxi Accident - 15 May 2011
15 May 2011On 15 May 2011, 5 km outside of Touws River on the N1 (direction Lainsburg) past 05:00 in the morning, a minibus taxi carrying 22 passengers rolled, causing the loss of ten people's lives and 14 injured survivors. The taxi was traveling from the... Read More
International Nurses' Day - Bursaries For Nurses
11 May 2011Today, on International Nurses' Day, the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, visited the step-down facility for chronically ill children, the St Joseph's Home, in Montana. Minister Botha spent time with 63 nurses and thanked them for... Read More
International Nurses' Day Commemorated
11 May 2011Florence Nightingale laid the foundation for professional nursing with the establishment of her nursing school at St Thomas' Hospital in London in 1860. This was the first secular nursing school in the world. Read More
Media Alert: Western Cape Department of Health to Commemorate International Nurses' Day
11 May 2011On Thursday, 12 May 2011, International Nurses' Day will be celebrated worldwide on the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. Read More
Media Alert: Learners in Fisantekraal Consumed Expired Chewing Gum
10 May 2011This morning, learners from the Trevor Manuel Primary School in Fisantekraal consumed expired chewing gum. The Western Cape Department of Health's Emergency Medical Services treated approximately 200 learners between the ages of seven and 14. Read More
Media Alert: Male Circumcision Campaign Launch at Heideveld Community Health Centre
8 May 2011The Western Cape Department of Health is embarking on a Medical Male Circumcision campaign from 12 to 19 May 2011. This campaign aims to encourage males to circumcise, which in turn reduces their chances of contracting HIV/AIDS and sexually... Read More
Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital thanks its Easter donors
20 April 2011Patients at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital did not miss out on Easter festivities this April. Thanks to dozens of donations of chocolates every child at the hospital was treated to Easter goodies. Read More
Mass Campaign to Screen Children under Six Years in the Western Cape
20 April 2011The Department of Health is embarking on a three-month campaign as part of the Child Health Season, which stretches from April to June 2011. Read More
Western Cape Provincial Government "Safely Home" Easter Campaign Kicks Off
19 April 2011Provincial Government's "Safely Home" Campaign for the Easter break kicked off this afternoon. Read More
Valkenberg Hospital Hosts Second Forensic Mental Health Conference
19 April 2011Valkenberg Hospital will host its second academic Forensic Mental Health Conference from 20 to 21 April 2011 at the hospital's Education Centre. Read More
Media Alert: Valkenberg Hospital to Host Second Forensic Mental Health Conference
18 April 2011Valkenberg Hospital will host its second academic Forensic Mental Health Conference to provide an overview on the current practices and issues; and present research in criminal and civil forensic mental health. Read More
KwaNokuthula Community Day Centre Officially Opens
17 April 2011Today (Monday, 18 April 2011) Western Cape Minister of Health, Mr Theuns Botha, officially opened the doors to the new KwaNokuthula Community Day Centre (CDC) in Bitou. The opening of the CDC will bring access to quality health service closer to the... Read More
G F Jooste Receives R2 Million Upgrade for Emergency Unit
11 April 2011G F Jooste Hospital, has received over R2 million to upgrade its Emergency unit. This donation was facilitated by the Ibn Sina Institute of Tibb, a family trust,and funds by the Oasis Crescent Fund Trust. Read More
Media Alert: G F Jooste Hospital Receives R2 Million Upgrade for Emergency Unit
11 April 2011Mr Theuns Botha, the Minister of Health, will announce the R2 million state-of-the art upgrade to G F Jooste Hospital's Emergency Unit tomorrow. The generous donation was made by the Tibb Foundation through the Oasis Crescent Fund Trust. Read More
Diarrhoeal Diseases Campaign Success
31 March 201190% reduction in in-hospital deaths of children in 2011 compared to 2010. Read More
Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital Promotes Safer Candle Use during Earth Hour
24 March 2011The entrance to Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital was completely candle lit for Earth Hour - between 20:30 and 21:30 - on Saturday, 26 March. Read More
Smile-Giving Surgery Comes to Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital
22 March 2011Almaze* can smile again thanks to the facial reanimation surgery she underwent at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital.Almaze, six, had partial paralysis on the right side of her face. Read More
Joint Statement for World TB Day
22 March 2011On this day last year the Western Cape Department of Health and an alliance of non-governmental organisations, signed an agreement in which all parties committed to partner to strengthen the fight against HIV and TB in this province. Read More
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