News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
February is Reproductive Health Month
30 January 2006Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, the National Minister of Health has announced that as from 2006, February will be designated as National Reproductive Health Month. The National theme for 2006 is 'Save the Nation, Strengthen Reproductive Health'. Read More
Western Cape Provincial Department Announces February as Reproductive Health Month
30 January 2006Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, the National Minister of Health has announced that as from 2006, February will be designated as National Reproductive Health Month. The National theme for 2006 is 'Save the Nation, Strengthen Reproductive Health'. Read More
Re-Introduction of the Medical Emergency Helicopter Service in Oudtshoorn
29 January 2006"Advanced Life Support services in the Southern Cape will receive a huge boost from Monday, thanks to the re-introduction of the medical emergency helicopter service by the Health Department of the Western Cape and the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service... Read More
New Hope for Breast Cancer Sufferers
26 January 2006New state-of-the-art equipment was installed at Tygerberg Hospital to service the community more effectively. The afterloader, that was acquired at a cost of R3,2 million, will increase the spectrum of radiation treatments available to patients in... Read More
Call to Celebrate! 50 Years at Red Cross Children's Hospital
16 January 20062006 is the 50th Anniversary of our hospital and we intend celebrating the event. The formal handing over of the Hospital by the S.A. Red Cross Society to the Provincial Administration of the Cape of Good Hope, was held on 29th February 1956. Read More
Statement by Provincial Health Minister, Pierre Uys: Opening of New Ambulance Station at Leeu Gamka
12 December 2005"An Emergency Medical Service, including ambulance and medical rescue services, has been established at Leeu-Gamka along the so called "road of death" between Laingsburg and Beaufort West. With more then a million vehicles travelling on this road... Read More
New Medical Equipment to Improve Access to Quality Health Care at Public Health Facilities
7 December 2005Well-functioning equipment is crucial to the delivery of quality health services. Read More
Statement by Health Minister Pierre Uys: International Volunteers' Day
4 December 2005Minister Pierre Uys issued a statement today in support of International Volunteers' Day. He says some hospitals in the Western Cape are pressed to meet patient demands. Institutional care, however, is not always the answer to a patient's needs. Read More
Recognition Ceremony International Volunteers' Day
4 December 2005Ek is trots op alle vrywilligers. Dis julle wat net 'n enkele rede nodig het om te doen wat julle doen en nooit enige van die duisende redes opper waarom julle nie iets kan doen nie. Read More
Statement by the Provincial Health Minister, Pierre Uys, in support of International Day for Persons with Disabilities, 3 December 2005
2 December 2005There is a need to sensitise people to the many hurdles which still abound in every day life for people with disabilities. Read More
Statement by Minister, Pierre Uys, on the opening of the first-ever Chronic Dispensing Unit (CDU) in Western Cape
1 December 2005"With the opening of the CDU the Provincial Department of Health aims to dramatically reduce waiting times experienced by patients with chronic disorders such as asthma, diabetes, hypertension, epilepsy and arthritis " said Minister Uys today. Read More
World Aids Day 2005
30 November 2005HIV and Aids is one of the biggest social, economic and health challenges in the world today but even more so in SA and in our Province. It is a global emergency claiming about 8 000 lives every day - 5 people die of Aids every minute. Read More
Statement by Provincial Health Minister Pierre Uys on strengthening Home Based Care Services in the Western Cape
20 November 2005The important role of home-based care in the Western Cape Health Services was emphasised again today by min. Uys during his visit to health care workers at Citrusdal. Citrusdal is one of the recognised centres of the departrment's biggest Read More
New Medical Equipment to Improve State Facilities Health Care
17 November 2005During a visit to Hermanus Hospital today Minister Uys said "well-functioning equipment is crucial to the delivery of quality health services" The Hospital received a new gastroscope worth R 120 000 and 3 infusion pumps worth R30 000. Read More
Statement by Provincial Health Minister Pierre Uys: Opening of 30 New Level 1 District Beds at Karl Bremer Hospital
15 November 2005"Health care in the province got a boost today with the opening of 30 new beds at one of our major hospitals " says Minister Uys at a visit to Karl Bremer Hospital. Read More
World Diabetes Day
13 November 2005Minister Pierre Uys said many complications of diabetes can be prevented or delayed through lifestyle measures such as a healthy diet, physical activity , the avoidance of overweight , not smoking and limiting your alcohol intake. Monday 14 November... Read More
Statement by Provincial Health Minister Pierre Uys on Combating Diarrhoeal Disease in the Western Cape
13 November 2005The summer is upon us and with the heat comes Diarrhoeal Disease, said Minister Uys today during a visit to Mitchell's Plain Community Health Centre. Minister Uys said the Western Cape Department of Health will combat diarrhoeal disease and increase... Read More
Provincial Minister of Health, Pierre Uys, Opens Revamped Trauma Unit at Elsies River
2 November 2005A revamped trauma unit which practically doubles the capacity of the old unit, was opened by the Western Cape Provincial Health Minister, Pierre Uys, at the Elsiesriver Community Health Centre this week. Read More
Improved ENT Services at Provincial Hospitals
31 October 2005Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) services are one of the most needed health services catered for in the Western Cape. Therefore the Western Cape Department of Health, as part of its Christmas Deliverables, is set to improve access to and delivery of ENT... Read More
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