News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Vaccine registration brought to doorsteps of elderly residents
4 May 2021Western Cape Government Health Minister Dr Nomafrench Mbombo joined hands with community healthcare workers to launch a door-to-door campaign and visited a local mall to register elderly community members on the Electronic Vaccination Data System (... Read More
75-year-old COVID-19 survivor shares vaccine excitement
29 April 2021COVID-19 has claimed many lives over the past year and the rollout of vaccination campaigns across the world has brought much-needed hope to many people, particularly the elderly who have been hospitalised due to the virus. Read More
Stay safe in the workplace
28 April 2021The annual World Day for Safety and Health at Work on 28 April promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally. Read More
Sisonke Vaccination Programme resuming with changes to consent
27 April 2021The Johnson and Johnson Sisonke Programme to vaccinate healthcare workers as part of the first phase of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, will resume on 28 April 2021. Read More
Vaccines bring us closer and save lives
26 April 2021While residents of the Western Cape eagerly look forward to receiving the COVID-19 vaccines, it is vitally important that they find ways to continue supporting routine immunisation programmes in their communities. Read More
Parents urged to get children immunised to prevent severe disease
26 April 2021As the world marks Immunisation Week, parents and guardians are being urged to ensure that their littles ones are immunised. Read More
Child heart transplant success
19 April 2021A team from Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) and Groote Schuur Hospital have given a child a new lease on life through a heart transplant, the first one in 13 years at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. Read More
Phase 2 COVID-19 vaccination registration opens today
16 April 2021Registration for phase 2 of the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out opens today on the Electronic Vaccination Data System (EVDS). People older than 60 years will be vaccinated first and are asked to register as soon as possible. Read More
Generous Jpiego donation to assist in vaccination roll- out in WC
10 April 2021With Phase 1 of the COVID-19 Sisonke Vaccination Programme well underway in the Western Cape, the Western Cape Department of Health is preparing to roll out Phase 2 to priority groups in the province. A key part of the vaccination roll-out is to... Read More
Amended hospital visitation guidelines for level 1
7 April 2021Allowing patients to be visited by their loved ones is an essential part of their recovery and wellness. Read More
Stay safe when participating in school sport events
31 March 2021On 27 March 2021, Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga, gazetted the decision that school sporting events can be held. This include sport matches, physical education, extra-curricular activities, and school sport tournaments. Read More
Healthcare worker vaccination update
31 March 2021The vaccination of healthcare workers as part of Phase 1 of Johnson & Johnson Sisonke implementation study is rapidly moving into the next phase – where non-patient facing, but essential healthcare workers will be receiving the vaccines – as we... Read More
R80 million funding to help address Tuberculosis over three years
30 March 2021The Western Cape Government, the City of Cape Town, and its partners are proud to announce that they have secured R80 million in funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to drive the Tuberculosis (TB) response over the next three years. Read More
Statement on health budget vote by Dr Nomafrench Mbombo
29 March 2021Today Minister Dr Nomafrench Mbombo delivered her budget vote speech in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. The following statement sets out a summary of her address. Introduction: Read More
Health Budget 2021/22 - Budget of Hope
29 March 2021Dr Nomafrench Mbombo 2021/22 Department of Health Budget Speech Speaker Honourable Premier, Alan Winde Read More
HPV vaccination for girls can take us closer to eliminating cervical cancer
29 March 2021Infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) significantly increases the risk of developing cervical cancer later in life. Read More
Healthcare worker vaccination update
26 March 2021The vaccination of healthcare workers as part of Phase 1 of Johnson & Johnson Sisonke implementation study has steadily been picking up speed with more healthcare workers being vaccinated daily during the past week. Vaccination Progress (... Read More
‘Don’t shame people who have TB,’ nurses appeal
24 March 2021Stigma and shame attached to Tuberculosis (TB) undermines efforts to fight the communicable disease, and nurses have called on the public to help them raise awareness. Read More
Take care of your oral health
19 March 2021World Oral Health is celebrated globally every year on the 20th of March and is the largest global awareness campaign for oral health. Around 90% of the world’s population will suffer from oral diseases at some point in their lifetime. Read More
Media Release by Dr Nomafrench Mbombo Western Cape Minister of Health
18 March 2021“With holidays approaching, public urged to be vigilant - if you are gathering, remember to keep it small, short, distanced and outside” Read More
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