News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Western Cape CEO Hospital Posts Not to be Advertised
28 February 2012Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, says that the Western Cape will not advertise CEO positions in tertiary hospitals, following discussions with the national health minister. Read More
Western Cape Government Health's IT System Takes Top Prize at European Symposium
28 February 2012The Western Cape Government Health's information system, which is being implemented at public primary healthcare facilities throughout the province, received international recognition at an IT symposium in Europe. Read More
Summit Helps Transform Mental Health in South Africa
23 February 2012The Western Cape Government Health hosted its Mental Health Summit at the Lentegeur Hospital Conference Centre in Mitchell's Plain on Friday, 24 February 2012. Read More
Debate on State of the Province Address: Leveraging Healthcare Opportunities to Grow the Economy
20 February 2012Honourable Acting Speaker,Better Together Read More
Khayelitsha Hospital Facility Board Appointed
15 February 2012The first open day of the new Khayelitsha District Hospital was an opportunity for the Western Cape Government Health Department to introduce this brand-new state-of-the-art health facility to stakeholders other than patients. Read More
Early Detection and Regular Clinic Visits are Key to a Healthy Pregnancy
13 February 2012Western Cape Government Health in the Cape Winelands wishes to congratulate the 13 152 moms who entrusted their pregnancy to us during the last year and encourage all our current and prospective moms-to-be to visit their clinic as per appointment. Read More
Alan Blyth Hospital in Ladismith Receives International Accreditation
12 February 2012Alan Blyth Hospital celebrated its international Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) accreditation by hosting a ceremony on Monday, 13 February 2012. Read More
Media Alert: Update on Rescues in Session - 6 February 2012
6 February 2012Update on the rescues that took place yesterday, 6 February 2012: Read More
Media Alert: Rescues in Session - 6 February 2012
5 February 2012Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is currently responding to and assisting on three calls: Read More
Media Alert: Rescue Missions - 5 February 2012
4 February 2012Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to multiple incidents over the weekend: Read More
Media Alert: MVA on Sir Lowry's Pass
1 February 2012The Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is currently attending to a motor vehicle accident. Read More
Minister Botha's Address to the Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa
31 January 2012Chairperson of the Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa, Ms Ronel BoshoffChairman of Community Pharmacists Sector, Mr. Kobus le RouxChairman of the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prof Sarel MalanSA Pharmacy Council members Read More
Boy Graduates from Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital's Breathe Easy Programme
31 January 2012Hamza Ahmed of Athlone's long history with Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital's Breathe Easy Home Care Ventilation Programme has finally come to a happy end. The ten-year-old has been in and out of doctor's offices since he was two years old... Read More
Protect Your Preschooler from Pneumococcal Diseases
31 January 2012Western Cape Government Health has today launched a four-month campaign to ensure that all children between 18 months and three years old, as well as high-risk children under six, receive the best possible protection from Pneumoccocal diseases such... Read More
Media Alert: Update on R45 Motor Vehicle Accident
29 January 2012At 07:30 on the R45 between Gouda and Ceres (Saron) - Medical Rescuers and Emergency Medical Personnel worked two and a half hours to medically treat and assist 56 patients from the scene of a motor vehicle accident. Read More
Media Alert: Motor Vehicle Accident on N1
29 January 2012Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a serious motor vehicle accident in the early hours of this morning. Read More
Media Alert: EMS Responds to Motor Vehicle Accident on R102
22 January 2012Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and other emergency services responded to a motor vehicle accident earlier today. Read More
R37 Million Renovations at Riversdale Hospital and Clinic Now Complete
22 January 2012The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, officially opened the new portfolio of health facilities at Riversdale Hospital today. These include the Riversdale Hospital and Clinic which both enjoyed extensive renovations during the past four... Read More
Media Alert: Opening of New Portfolio of Health Facilities at Riversdale Hospital
19 January 2012The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, will officially open the new portfolio of health facilities at Riversdale Hospital on Monday, 23 January 2012. Read More
Almost R1 Billion Reconstruction of Valkenberg Hospital to Start in January 2013
18 January 2012For some years now, normal judicial processes have been seriously delayed because the current Valkenberg Hospital does not have the capacity to assess awaiting trial persons who have committed crimes as serious as murder. Read More
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