News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Western Cape Government Launches Wellness Mobiles to Screen Learners
25 November 2013The Western Cape Government is delighted to announce an exciting new health initiative that will expand the access to healthcare services of learners in schools in the Western Cape. Read More
Local Government Awarded Top Walk4Health Team
25 November 2013Increased energy and vitality is one of the spin-offs of regular exercise and this exuberance was indeed tangible at the Walk4Health awards evening held at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA) on 25 November 2013. Read More
Over 60 Nurses Graduate from Worcester Hospital Nursing School
22 November 2013Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha congratulates the 62 nurses who was awarded certificates and badges at the Worcester-East Church Hall in Worcester on Thursday, 14 November 2013. Read More
Minister Botha Welcomes New Health Emergency Medical Services Director
22 November 2013On Friday, 22 November 2013 Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, officially announced the appointment of the new Director of Western Cape Government Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Read More
Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital Honours Long-Serving Employees
21 November 2013A total of 39 Red Cross Children’s Hospital employees were honoured for their many years of dedicated service to the people of the Western Cape. Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital Celebrates 2 500 Kidney Transplants
21 November 2013The Groote Schuur Hospital is proud to be the only transplant centre in the country with a dedicated transplant team. As part their most recent milestone, patients who have had kidney transplants at the hospital were invited to tell their story. Read More
Local Rescue Diver Receives International Commendation for Bravery at Sea
21 November 2013On 22 November 2013, Fabian Higgins boards a plane to the United Kingdom where he will receive his commendation from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for demonstrating exceptional bravery at sea. Read More
Relocation of Ruyterwacht Community Day Centre
20 November 2013Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, officially opened the newly built Ruyterwacht Community Day Centre at its new premises on 20 November 2013. It is a R11 million facility, with an additional health technology budget of R2.5 million. Read More
Minister Botha Condemns Attack on EMS Vehicle
20 November 2013On 20 November 2013 at 6:25 an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) fleet manager at our workshop in Pinelands was en route to Cape Town from the Eastern Division via the N2 when he noticed protestors burning tyres, mobile toilet buckets and various... Read More
Diabetes Type 2 a Leading Cause of Death in the Western Cape
14 November 2013Today is World Diabetes Day. Diabetes type 2 is responsible for the death of 4% of the Western Cape's population. Learn how to prevent and treat this illness and read the personal account of a diabetes type 2 patient. Read More
Premier Helen Zille Officially Unveils the New Mitchells Plain Hospital
12 November 2013History was made in bringing health services closer to the people when the Premier of the Western Cape, Helen Zille, and the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, officially opened the new Mitchells Plain Hospital on 12 November 2013. Read More
A Medical Qualification is now within your Reach – Opportunity for Bursaries (Full-Time Study)
8 November 2013The Western Cape Government’s Department of Health is offering bursaries for full-time study. In order to apply for a bursaries one must be a South African citizen wanting to embark on full-time studies and preferably be a resident of the Western... Read More
Outsourced Family Planning and Vaccine Services Improve Patient Experience
5 November 2013Since last year November 2012, the Department of Health has concluded 113 contracts with private providers in the Metro District. Read More
Walk4Health Team Leader Board: 1 November 2013
1 November 2013Each department within Western Cape Government is represented by a four-member team; comprising the Premier or the respective minister, head of department or senior manager, an employee and an intern; and will be competing head-to-head with each... Read More
Western Cape Government’s Walk4Health Reaches Halfway Mark
1 November 2013The Western Cape’s Walk4Health pilot challenge, to promote healthy lifestyles in the province through increased physical activity and healthy eating, has reached the halfway mark and the teams are challenging each other to greater heights more than... Read More
Red Cross Hospital Launch Bone Anchored Hearing Aid Programme
31 October 2013The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital launchded its Bone Anchored Hearing Aid programme on 31 October 2013 when four children were fitted with the device that enabled them to have near-normal hearing. Read More
Department of Health Works on Improving Patient Flow at Hospitals
31 October 2013Long waiting times and queues, coupled with bad staff attitudes form the majority of patient complaints and result in a negative and poor patient experience at Western Cape Government Health facilities. Read More
Global Shortage of Speciality Nurses Being Addressed
30 October 2013Since 2009, when this DA-led government came into power, the vacancy rate has been decreased from 30% to 5%, the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, said on 30 October 2013 at the annual Western Cape Cecilia Makiwane Nurses' Recognition... Read More
Annual Provincial Cecilia Makiwane Nurses' Recognition Awards Ceremony
30 October 2013The annual Cecilia Makiwane Nursing Awards ceremony was held this evening at the Stellenbosch Town Hall, Stellenbosch. The award is an initiative of the Ministry of Health, in partnership with the provincial departments. Read More
New Facility Board Members of GF Jooste and Mitchells Plain Hospitals Announced
29 October 2013Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, announced the new facility boards for GF Jooste and Mitchells Plain Hospitals. Read More
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