News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Minister Commends Free Cataract Surgery Drive
25 October 2005A special cataract surgery project is being undertaken at Kuilsriver Netcare Hospital as part of Eye Awareness Week, which is traditionally held during the month of October. Ten state patients with cataracts were operated free of charge. Read More
Extract From Speech at the Cecilia Makiwane Award Ceremony
23 October 2005At the Cecilia Makiwane award ceremony Minister Pierre Uys gave Read More
Statement: Inaugural Meeting of the Western Cape Provincial Health Council
23 October 2005Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Western Cape Provincial Health Council in Cape Town on Friday, provincial Health Minister, Pierre Uys, said that community participation and partnerships are critical success factors in meeting the challenges... Read More
Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) TB Cases, at Crystal High School in Hanover Park
23 October 2005Following the media release on the 12th October 2005, about the suspected MDR TB outbreak at Crystal High School in Hanover Park, the following has since transpired. Read More
Training in Infection Control Offered
20 October 2005"The basis of infection control is training and the country needs people who are trained to address deficiencies that lead to infection outbreaks in hospitals and communities - such as the prevention of infection, the prudent use of antibiotics and... Read More
Early Detection is the Key to Survive Breast Cancer
17 October 2005The incidence of breast cancer among South African women is increasing, with more than 3 800 cases being diagnosed every year, says Provincial Health Minister, Pierre Uys. Read More
Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) TB Outbreak
11 October 2005The Western Cape Department of Health has been notified of a suspected outbreak of Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR TB) at a High School on the Cape Flats. Read More
Eye Care Week
10 October 2005Minister Praises Free Cataract Operations Done at Kuilsriver Hospital Read More
Patient Fees Drastically Reduced
6 October 2005Joint Press Release Minister Pierre Uys and Professor Keith Craig Househam The Western Cape Department of Health is pleased to announce a reduction in certain hospital fees has been implemented as from 1 October 2005. Read More
Breast Cancer Month
2 October 2005Breast cancer is most prominent amongst females and the rate of recorded cases has increased drastically over the past few years, which is why the month of October was celebrated as breast cancer awareness month. Read More
Joint Statement by Health Minister Pierre Uys and Head of Health Department, Prof. KC Househam
2 October 2005FOUR PARAMEDICS KILLED IN TWO SEPARATE ACCIDENTS Read More
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Conference to be Held on 6 and 7 October 2005
29 September 2005A Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Conference will be held on Thursday, 6 October and Friday, 7 October 2005 at the Sports Science Institute in Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa. Read More
Statement on Health Workers Petition Asking for Action on Dr Rath Health Foundation
27 September 2005Given government's proven commitment to a comprehensive HIV and Aids programme and the progress made in this regard in the Western Cape, it is regrettable that the health workers concerned did not see fit to discuss their concerns about the Dr Rath... Read More
September is Heart Month and Heart Day is Celebrated on 25 September
21 September 2005Statement from Min Pierre Uys, Minister of Health in the Western Cape Read More
World Retina Week 19th to 25th September 2005: Call to Action
14 September 2005CALL TO ACTION Retina South Africa joins 47 countries in September to create awareness of retinal blinding conditions such as: Read More
Robbie Nurock Community Health Centre Turns 100
13 September 2005Robbie Nurock Community Health Centre (CHC) celebrates one hundred years of health service delivery to the community this year. Centenary celebrations are on 29 September 2005 at Robbie Nurock CHC at 89 Buitenkant Street, Cape Town from 11:00 to... Read More
Cervical cancer Awareness Month
8 September 2005"Cervical Cancer, despite being a preventable disease, causes a significant amount of illness and is the leading cause of death due to cancer amongst South African women. Read More
Incontinence - A Hidden Disease
7 September 2005CONSUMER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN In conjunction with DIS-CHEM PHARMACIES 12 - 17 September 2005 Incontinence - A Hidden Disease Read More
World Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Day - 9 September 2005
6 September 2005The Metro District Health Services of the Western Cape Department of Health is raising awareness of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome on World FAS Day on Friday 9 September 2005. Read More
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