News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital Increases Capacity for Care With Six New Ventilators
8 March 2011The six new paediatric ventilators at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital brings the ratio of Intensive Care Unit beds to available ventilators to one-to-one. This means that even if the ICU is full and every child needs a ventilator - every... Read More
Media Alert: Groote Schuur Hospital Celebrates Donation of Skin Laser Machine from Oasis
7 March 2011Groote Schuur hospital has received a shot in the arm with the donation of a skin laser machine, worth about R1 million, and the refurbishment of the hospital's Dermatology Unit. This was made possible with funds from the Oasis Crescent Fund Trust. Read More
Mowbray Maternity Hospital Receives Knitted Caps and Blanket Donation from Germany
6 March 2011Each year, 21 000 newborn babies die in South Africa. This amounts to 57 deaths each day. Many of these babies are born prematurely. Read More
Media Alert: Clean Hands Help to Prevent Infections
6 March 2011The Western Cape Department of Health wishes to remind the public that good hand hygiene is essential to avoid viral infections that cause illnesses such as diarrhoea and flu.The following steps should be followed when washing one's hands correctly: Read More
Media Alert: Mowbray Maternity Hospital to Receive Knitted Caps and Blanket Donations from Germany
3 March 2011Premature babies are unable to regulate their temperatures and require additional care to keep them warm, such as wearing a cap and Kangaroo Mother Care. Read More
Warning! Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke Risk in the Western Cape
27 February 2011Temperatures in the Western Cape have risen to dangerous levels and everyone should be aware of the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.Babies and the elderly are particularly at risk as are people working or exercising in a hot environment. Read More
Western Cape Health's Strategic Partnership with Clicks Brings about Free Clinic Services for Moms
23 February 2011This morning (24 February 2011) in Gugulethu, a strategic partnership was launched between the Western Cape Department of Health and Clicks, named the Helping Hands Trust. Read More
First Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Implant at Groote Schuur
22 February 2011On the 23rd of February 2011, Dr Estie Meyer, an ear surgeon at the Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, will be implanting the first Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) at a state hospital in the Western Cape. Read More
Media Alert: First Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid at Groote Schuur
21 February 2011On the 23rd of February 2011, an Ear Surgeon at Groote Schuur Hospital will be implanting the first Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) at a state hospital in the Western Cape. The first recipients of the BAHA are two children with hearing loss who... Read More
New Somerset Hospital Launches New Computerised Tomography (CT) Scanner
16 February 2011Patients at New Somerset Hospital continue to benefit from the 2010 FIFA World Cup as the hospitals Computerised Tomography (CT) Scanner was officially opened yesterday by Theuns Botha Minister of Health in the Western Cape. Read More
Media Alert: Recreation Room Opens at Groote Schuur Hospital
16 February 2011Groote Schuur Hospital has upgraded the Radiation Oncology ward a Family Recreation room which has a very important functional purposes for patients. This upgrade is additional to other upgrades in the ward which include bathrooms and photos. Read More
Media Alert: Public Private Health Forum Meeting
14 February 2011Public Private Health Forum meeting 17 February 2011.Time: 09:30 - 12:00Venue: Auditorium, Lentegeur Hospital, corner Highlands and AZ Berman Drives, Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain. Read More
Media Alert: Public Private Health Forum Meeting
14 February 2011Public Private Health Forum meeting 17 February 201.Time: 09:30 - 12:00Venue: Auditorium, Lentegeur Hospital, corner Highlands and AZ Berman Drives, Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain. Read More
Media Alert: New Somerset Hospital Launches New Computerised Tomography Scanner
14 February 2011Patients attending New Somerset Hospital will continue to benefit from the legacy left behind by the 2010 FIFA World Cup as the hospital's Computerised Tomography (CT) Scanner will officially be opened by the Minister for Health in the Western Cape... Read More
Upgrades and Renovations Enable Teaching Capabilities at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital
14 February 2011The Department Of Paediatric Surgery at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital in partnership with the University of Cape Town hosted the Paediatric Surgery for General Surgeons Workshop on Monday February 14, from 9am until 4pm, at the Pola... Read More
Campaign against Diarrheal Disease
30 January 2011During December 2010, the Western Cape Provincial Department of Health put measures in place to reduce the high case load of children with diarrhoea in the province. The Department's action plan to combat diarrhoea will continue until April 2011. Read More
Media Alert: Tygerberg Hospital Cochlear Implant Unit's 400th Hearing Impaired Patient to be Connected to Sound
20 January 2011On 24 January 2011, the Tygerberg Hospital Cochlear Implant Unit will perform their 400th cochlear implant. Connor Muller (five) of Plumstead will receive a cochlear implant that will ultimately improve his hearing, speech and language development. Read More
Influenza Vaccination Campaign 2011
16 January 2011The Western Cape Department of Health's H1N1 Influenza vaccination campaign started on 15 January and will run until to 31 March 2011.As the influenza season is drawing nearer, the department is urging people to get vaccinated as soon as possible. Read More
Provincial Emergency Medical Services Improved Target on Priority One Calls
11 January 2011The Provincial Department of Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has reached a significant improved target in responding to medical emergencies within fifteen minutes. Read More
Warning: Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke
5 January 2011Temperatures in the Western Cape have risen to dangerous levels and everyone should be aware of the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.Babies and the elderly are particularly at risk as are people working or exercising in a hot environment. Read More
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