News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Research Showcased at Annual Provincial Health Research Day
21 September 2012The Provincial Health Research Committee (PHRC) hosted its second annual Provincial Research Day at Lentegeur Hospital’s Conference Centre on 21 September 2012. Read More
Address by Minister Botha on the Reconstruction of GF Jooste Hospital
12 September 2012It is noted that the range of organisations that are signatories to the memorandum handed over on Monday appreciate the excellent work done by the staff at GF Jooste Hospital, and that the signatories support the construction of a new purpose-built... Read More
EMS Alert: Motor Vehicle Accident in Tulbagh
9 September 2012The Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a heavy motor vehicle accident in Tulbagh on 10 September 2012. Read More
Alexandra Hospital Opens R4.6 Million Renovated Outpatients Department Building
9 September 2012Alexandra Hospital's renovated Outpatient's Department building was officially opened by the Western Cape Minister of Health, Mr Theuns Botha, and Prof Craig Househam, Western Cape Head of Health, on 10 September 2012. Read More
Western Cape Government's Statement on the Rebuilding of GF Jooste Hospital
9 September 2012The Western Cape Government would like to take this opportunity to address the concerns of community members as reflected by the Cape Metro Health Forum and doctors as reflected by the South African Medical Association with regard to the... Read More
EMS Alert: Motor Vehicle Accident on Buitengracht Street, Cape Town
8 September 2012Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a motor vehicle accident in the Cape Town CBD on 9 September 2012. Read More
EMS Alert: Search for Missing Capetonian Near Franschhoek
6 September 2012The Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and other emergency voluntary services responded to a missing person call on 7 September 2012. Read More
EMS Alert: Rescuers Respond to Trench Call
3 September 2012Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a trench call on 4 September 2012. Read More
Call Centre for Patient Complaints Yields Positive Results
3 September 2012Within the first month since the launch of the call centre for patient complaints, the centre has logged 155 queries. Seventy-five of these queries were resolved on the same day, while 80 were referred for further investigation. Read More
EMS Alert: EMS Attends to Motor Vehicle Accident in George
2 September 2012Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a motor vehicle accident in George on 3 September 2012. Read More
EMS Alert: Motor Vehicle Accidents - 1 and 2 September 2012
1 September 2012Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to two major motor vehicle accidents over the weekend. 1 September 2012 Read More
Security Situation at New Somerset Hospital to be Reviewed
27 August 2012Last week, 23 August 2012, copper piping was stolen from the water reservoir above the seventh floor of New Somerset Hospital in Green Point, which resulted in flooding of the hospital's four main lifts and basement. Read More
Saturday Surgeries Initiative at Children's Hospital will Alleviate Surgery Waiting List
27 August 2012The Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital and the Children's Hospital Trust have once again partnered with Mediclinic Southern Africa to fund another series of "Saturday Surgeries". Read More
New Somerset Hospital's Lifts Non-functional Due to Copper Theft
25 August 2012On Thursday, 23 August 2012, copper piping was stolen from the water reservoir above the seventh floor of New Somerset Hospital in Green Point, which resulted in flooding of the hospital's four main lifts and basement. Read More
New Somerset Hospital's Lifts Non-Functional due to Copper Theft
24 August 2012On 23 August 2012, copper piping was stolen from the water reservoir above the seventh floor of New Somerset Hospital in Green Point, which resulted in flooding of the hospital's four main lifts and basement. Read More
Pharmacist of the Year Awarded at Provincial Pharmacy Conference
23 August 2012Western Cape Head of Health, Professor Craig Househam, handed over the Pharmacist of the Year 2012 Award on 24 August 2012 at a gala dinner held at Protea Hotel, Stellenbosch. Read More
Call Centre with Same-Day Turnaround Time for Patient Complaints
22 August 2012The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, today announced a pilot project to address patient complaints. This is an initiative by Minister Botha to create a communication channel for patients who are unhappy about health services and want... Read More
Neigbourhood Watches Mobilised to Escort Paramedics into Risk Areas
19 August 2012The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, and Western Cape Minister of Community Safety, Dan Plato, will brief the media on 21 August 2012 on a pilot to mobilise neighbourhood watches to escort paramedics when they enter high-risk areas. Read More
EMS Alert: EMS Rescue Divers Search for Missing Child
14 August 2012The Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a possible drowning on 15 August 2012. Read More
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