News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Independent Complaints Advisory Committee Appointed to Investigate Health-Related Matters
30 May 2012The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, has appointed the members of the interim Independent Complaints Advisory Committee, which will serve as a temporary body while provincial legislation is drafted to establish a statutory body that... Read More
Western Cape Government Signs Multilateral Agreement for Health Professionals
28 May 2012A historic multilateral agreement was signed on 29 May between the Western Cape Government and the universities in the province that train health workers. Read More
Western Cape Government Withdraws Funding to Cape Metro Health Forum
24 May 2012The Western Cape Government Health wishes to announce that all District Health Councils (DHC) in the province, including the Metro District, have now been established in accordance with the District Health Council Act. Read More
Official Opening of Oudtshoorn Clinic and International Accreditation for Oudtshoorn Hospital
24 May 2012The previous clinic was situated in the centre of town near a busy and noisy taxi rank and bus terminus in Regent Street. The structure of the clinic in Regent Street was unpractical and it was therefore decided to relocate the clinic to the new... Read More
Western Cape Health Foundation Shows the Province is Seeking Solutions
23 May 2012The establishment of the Western Cape Health Foundation is a bold step into the territory of fundraising, the provincial Health Minister, Theuns Botha, said on 24 May when officially announcing the foundation. Read More
Motor Vehicle Accident on N1, Monte Vista Turn-off
23 May 2012Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a motor vehicle accident earlier this morning. Read More
Official Opening of Oudtshoorn Clinic and Unveiling of International Baby-Friendly Accreditation
22 May 2012On 25 May, the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, will officially open the Oudtshoorn Clinic. He will also visit the Oudtshoorn Hospital to unveil the hospital's plaque acknowledging their international Baby- and Mother-Friendly... Read More
Minister Botha to Officially Announce the Western Cape Health Foundation
21 May 2012The Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, will make an official announcement about the newly established health foundation for the province at the quarterly meeting of the Public Private Health Forum on 24 May 2012.Other issues of public interest on the... Read More
Health Minister Opens New R11.7 Million Ambulance Station in Ceres
20 May 2012Western Cape Health Minister, Theuns Botha, opened the new R11.7 million Emergency Medical Services Station in Ceres on 21 May. Read More
Official Opening of New Ceres EMS Station
17 May 2012The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, will officially open the new Ceres Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Station in the Cape Winelands District on 21 May 2012. Read More
Impact of Other Provinces' Inability to Pay Accounts on Public Health Services in the Western Cape
16 May 2012Although the Western Cape is not affected directly by the inability of other provinces to pay accounts, the reality is that the undeniable breakdown of services - particularly in the Eastern Cape - has resulted in many people seeking health care in... Read More
Private Sector Investment in Groote Schuur Hospital Demonstrates Confidence in our Health Service
14 May 2012At the opening of the refurbished maternity reception area at Groote Schuur Hospital, Western Cape Health Minister, Theuns Botha, said the conditions at Western Cape hospitals are in stark contrast to health services in other provinces. Read More
Rebuilding Nursing Image in the Spotlight at Provincial Nurses' Day
14 May 2012At an event attended by approximately 400 nurses of the Western Cape Department of Health, the provincial Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, said that the rebuilding of the social image of nursing fits in with the department's Healthcare 2020... Read More
Drastic Interventions to Shorten Long Queues at Clinics
11 May 2012The problems with the roll-out of chronic medication was this week addressed by senior area managers visiting the facilities, getting involved on the ground and directing patients into streams for better flow. Read More
Address by Minister Botha on the Situation with Diarrhoea in the Province
9 May 2012Introduction:The policies employed within the province from community to tertiary hospital level for the prevention and management of diarrhoea is in line with international best practice. Read More
Minister Botha Introduces Cape Town Metro District Health Council
8 May 2012On 9 May, the Western Cape Health Minister Theuns Botha introduced the Cape Town Metro district health council. This concludes the process of establishing health councils in all six of the province's districts. Read More
Update on Chronic Medication Situation
7 May 2012The packaging and delivery of chronic medication to Western Cape health facilities, more specifically the Metro, is still not operating at full capacity and this has unfortunately led to long queues at some clinics. Read More
Cape Town Metro District Health Council to be Introduced
7 May 2012Western Cape Health Minister Theuns Botha will attend the inauguration meeting of the Cape Town Metro District Health Council. This will conclude the initial process of establishing district health councils in each region in the Western Cape in... Read More
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