News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Bus Accident on R27
10 September 2009The Western Cape Department of Health's Metro Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is currently at an accident scene on the R27 between the Atlantis and Melkbosstrand turnoff. A South African Police Services (SAPS) Bus and VW Jetta were involved in this... Read More
6-year-old Drummer, Daniel Petersen III, Visited Tygerberg Children's Hospital
9 September 2009Six-year-old drummer, Daniel Petersen III, visited Tygerberg Children's Hospital today. The Daniel Petersen Foundation has identified the Tygerberg Children's Hospital as the beneficiary of Daniel's humanitarian efforts. Read More
6 Year Old Drummer, Daniel Petersen III visits Tygerberg Children's Hospital
9 September 2009On 10 September 2009, South Africa's youngest and most famous, six-year-old drummer, Daniel Petersen III, will be visiting Tygerberg Children's Hospital. Not only will Daniel hand out educational books and toys but he will also perform for the... Read More
Railway Accident
8 September 2009The Western Cape Department of Health's Metro EMS (Emergency Medical Services) received a call this morning at 09:24 about a railway accident. A train drove over a Light Duty Vehicle between the Stellenbosch and Vlottenberg Railway stations. Read More
N2 Taxi Accident
7 September 2009The Western Cape Department of Health Metro EMS received a call at 13:05 today of a taxi accident. A taxi lost control and overturned on the N2 incoming, pass the Athlone turnoff. Read More
Update on Hot Air Balloon Crash in Oudtshoorn
2 September 2009Metro Emergency Medical Services (EMS) reported yesterday about a hot air balloon incident in Oudtshoorn in which two people were slightly injured. Read More
Hot Air Balloon Crashes in Oudtshoorn
1 September 2009Metro Emergency Medical Services (EMS) received a call at 07:19 this morning (Wednesday 02 September 2009) of a hot air balloon that crash-landed in the Oudtshoorn district. The incident happened on the Stolsvlakte Road. Read More
Lansdowne Road Bus Accident
1 September 2009Metro EMS (Emergency Medical Services) received a call at 08:57 this morning (Monday 24 August) of a bus accident in Landsdowne Road, Mannenberg. A bus drove into the rear of another bus under the Vanguard Drive Bridge, in the direction of Wetton... Read More
Update on H1N1 in the Western Cape: 31 August 2009
30 August 2009The Influenza A (H1N1) pandemic is currently placing major pressure on State health services in the Western Cape and in particular the critical care services within our hospitals. The H1N1 influenza pandemic has particularly impacted on younger... Read More
Press Conference on the Rebuilding of Tygerberg Hospital as a Mega Project
26 August 2009Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, invites all media to a press conference that will provide detailed information on the rebuilding of Tygerberg Hospital as a mega project. Read More
New Somerset Hospital to Lay a Cornerstone Celebrating 150 Years of Existence
16 August 200918 August 2009 marks the laying of the Cornerstone of the Western Cape Department of Health's New Somerset Hospital. Read More
Update on H1N1 in the Western Cape: 14 August 2009
13 August 2009The latest statistics from the National Institute for Communicable Diseases reveal that 430 people in the Western Cape have tested positively for H1N1. Attached is a map of the province that shows the affected areas. Read More
Immunisation Measures Introduced to Prevent Child Deaths
11 August 200907 August 2009 Pneumonia and diarrhoea are worldwide public health issues and together account for about half the deaths in children below the age of five years. Read More
Update on H1N1 (Swine Flu) in the Western Cape: 12 August 2009
11 August 2009The Cape Gateway hotline response call centre - 0860 142 142 - is receiving an increasing number of calls from the public. At the moment the call centre operates during office hours, and will also be available over the coming weekend. Read More
Invitation to the Pink and Blue Child Awareness Campaign
11 August 2009We would like to invite you to join the Department of Health, TygerBear Foundation and more than 3000 children, well known performers and celebrities on Wednesday 12 August, from 10h00-12h00, in the celebration of the Pink & Blue Child Awareness... Read More
Update on H1N1 in the Western Cape
10 August 2009Official confirmation of second death The National Institute for Communicable Diseases today confirmed that Johann Hack (42) of the Strand who died on Wednesday, 5 August 2009, was infected with the H1N1 virus. Read More
Pink & Blue Child Awareness Campaign
10 August 2009On 12 August 2009 the Department of Health, Western Cape in conjunction with the TygerBear Foundation will officially celebrate the Pink & Blue Child Awareness Campaign. Read More
H1N1 Update on Western Cape Government's Action Plan
9 August 2009Western Cape Department of Health Pandemic Preparedness and Action Plan Read More
Promoting Women's Health
6 August 2009July, August and September are Women's Health season in the Western Cape Health Department. During this time, all primary health care services focus attention on promoting the health and wellness of women. Read More
Update on Influenza A(H1N1)
6 August 2009The Department of Health has had no official confirmation from the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD) of a second death. Read More
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