News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Poisons Centre advisory: Beware of the dangers of street pesticides in the WC
6 July 2023The Poisons Information Helpline of the Western Cape (WC) has attended to more than 1000 calls regarding poisoning exposures to pesticides. Read More
Specialist service brought closer to communities in Ceres and Robertson hospital
3 July 2023The availability of a specialist service at Ceres and Robertson hospitals is making a big difference to the lives of children who have health challenges affecting their ears, nose, and throat. Read More
Joint planning continues for smooth handover of clinics to ensure better service
2 July 2023Joint planning continues for smooth handover of clinics to ensure better service to the community of Atlantis Read More
Advancing radiotherapy treatment for cancer patients at Groote Schuur Hospital
27 June 2023To improve radiation therapy treatment for cancer patients, Groote Schuur Hospital yesterday (26 June) unveiled the first of two new linear accelerator (LINAC) machines in the Western Cape. Read More
National Epilepsy Week: Tygerberg Hospital provides high-quality care
22 June 2023National Epilepsy Week: Tygerberg Hospital provides high-quality care for children affected by epilepsy Read More
Criminality remains a threat to citizens’ right to access to health care
13 June 2023The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is appalled by the robbing of security staff at Gugulethu Community Health Centre in the early hours of Tuesday morning, 13 June 2023. Read More
Help the Western Cape to reach 95% population coverage of measles
5 June 2023The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness would like to reach all eligible children with the measles vaccine to prevent further spread of cases and outbreaks. Read More
Western Cape reaches 50% flu vaccination coverage
5 June 2023Western Cape reaches 50% flu vaccination coverage and encourages more at-risk residents to vaccinate Read More
Brand-new Gouda Clinic offers comprehensive healthcare to more than 10000
5 June 2023Brand-new Gouda Clinic offers comprehensive healthcare to more than 10 000 residents in the community On June 5th, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, officially opened the brand-new R17.9 million Gouda Clinic. Read More
Netcare Ceres Hospital building officially transferred to the Western Cape Gov
1 June 2023On Wednesday, 31 May, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, was briefed on the progress made in the Ceres Hospital Improvement Plan. Read More
Expiring of Brackengate contract nursing staff contracts on 31 May 2023
1 June 2023The Brackengate COVID-19 field hospital was originally established and funded as a COVID-19 facility, to cater for the overflow of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. These contracts were extended where needed. Read More
Child Protection Day – 183 children treated by Child Protection Services
1 June 2023Child Protection Day – 183 children treated by Child Protection Services in Red Cross Hospital in 2023 to date Read More
R36 million health infrastructure projects will revitalise Stellenbosch Hospital
31 May 2023On Tuesday, 30 May, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Nomafrench M Read More
First ever provincial Stunting Baseline Survey shows gains
31 May 2023First ever provincial Stunting Baseline Survey shows gains as we invest in the future of our children on International Children’s Day “Children are our future - The more we invest in them, the greater our future will be.” Read More
EMS encourages residents to help prevent hiking and burn injuries this winter
22 May 2023This weekend, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to three separate hiking incidents in which older people slipped and injured themselves, with a 75-year-old man tragically losing his life. Read More
Brackengate is alleviating pressure from hospitals in the area
19 May 2023On Friday May 19th Minister Dr Nomafrench Mbombo visited Brackengate Transitional Read More
Karl Bremer Hospital receives Gold Status in stroke care initiative
16 May 2023Karl Bremer Hospital has achieved Gold Status in the 2023 World Stroke Organisation (WSO) Angels Awards. The hospital is the first in the Western Cape to receive Gold Status. Read More
Investing in our Nurses’ future, to ensure ongoing quality health care provision
11 May 2023Investing in our Nurses’ future, to ensure continued quality health care provision Read More
WCGHW has to freeze 2362 posts if public sector wage agreement goes unfunded
11 May 2023Provincial Department of Health and Wellness (WCGHW) will have to freeze 2 362 posts if public sector wage agreement goes unfunded Read More
Western Cape looks forward to launch of Presidential Health Compact in Sept 2023
7 May 2023The second Presidential Health Summit ended on Friday and on behalf of the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, we look forward to the Presidency launching the 2023 Presidential Health Compact. Read More
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