News and Speeches for Regional Hospitals, Associated Psychiatric Hospitals and Emergency Medical Services
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
EMS Alert: EMS Responds to Suspected Gas Leak in Grassy Park
16 July 2013The Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a suspected gas leak in Diaz Road, Grassy Park at 13:37. According to EMS rescue personnel on scene, six patients were inside the dwelling. On arrival, three patients... Read More
George Hospital Doctor Receives Paul Harris Award
25 June 2013George Hospital Renal Unit is the only state-run renal unit between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. There are currently 37 renal patients undergoing this specialised treatment at this life-saving unit. Read More
Media Alert: Power Outage at New Somerset Hospital
25 June 2013New Somerset Hospital in Green Point is currently experiencing a power outage in the main section of the hospital building. The cause for the power outage is unknown at this stage. Read More
EMS Alert: Rescuers Respond to Heavy Duty Crash on Meiringspoort Pass
10 June 2013The Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is currently on the scene of a crash between Oudtshoorn and Beaufort West. Read More
EMS Alert: Update on the Meiringspoort Pass Accident this Morning
10 June 2013The heavy duty truck was actually found partially in a riverbed with the rear end of the carriage on the N12, and not down an embankment as previously stated. Read More
Bipolar Disorder is manageable if treated correctly
24 May 2013Sunday 26 May 2013 is marked as National Bipolar Awareness Day. In South Africa, one in 100 adults has bipolar disorder, usually starting during teenage or young adult years. Read More
Media Alert: EMS' Frantic Search for Canadian Tourist Continues
22 April 2013The Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services was called out to search for a missing tourist in the Cederberg mountain range. Read More
Media Alert: EMS Responds to a Motor Vehicle Accident on the N7, West Coast
11 March 2013The Western Cape Government Health: Emergency Medical Services Responds to a Motor Vehicle Accident on the West Coast Read More
Media Alert: EMS Rescue Respond to Gas Explosion
13 February 2013The Western Cape Government Health: Emergency Medical Services Responded to a Gas Explosion in Contermanskloof earlier today: Read More
Health Facilities to Remain Closed During Farm Worker Strike
15 January 2013Western Cape Government Health has, after consultation with local authorities closed the following facilities (clinics) in the areas affected by the Farm Worker Strikes:De Doorns Area: Read More
Beaufort West Forensic Pathology Laboratory Opens Its Doors (Simul)
18 October 2012The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, officially opened a new R10 million forensic laboratory in Beaufort West on 15 October 2012. Read More
Cataract Surgery Marathon Helps Restore Sight in Eden and Central Karoo
18 October 2012Following last year's successful cataract marathon, George Hospital's Ophthalmology team is on the move again to treat patients living in the Eden and Central Karoo. Read More
George Hospital's Emergency Centre Officially Opened by Minister Theuns Botha
8 October 2012George Hospital’s Emergency Centre was officially opened by the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, on 8 October 2012. Read More
George Hospital's Emergency Centre Officially Opened by Minister Botha
8 October 2012George Hospital’s Emergency Centre was officially opened by the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, on 8 October 2012. Read More
Mowbray Maternity Hospital Receives Equipment Worth R500 000
3 October 2012Mowbray Maternity Hospital, through the Peninsula Maternity Trust, received a phototherapy light unit and an ultrasound/echocardiogram machine for the hospital’s Neonatal Unit, purchased by the Old Mutual Investment Group South Africa (OMIGSA) and... Read More
Minister Botha Officially Opens New Ambulance Station in Vredendal
2 October 2012The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, formally opened the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Vredendal station on 2 October 2012, of which R6.5 million of the health budget was dedicated to the increase of infrastructure in the Western... Read More
Health Prioritises R14 Million to Build EMS Station on "Death Road"
25 September 2012The Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, formally opened the EMS Leeu Gamka station on 25 September 2012. 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
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
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