News and Speeches for District Health Services and Programmes
Eradicate measles and vaccinate your child
12 June 2017The Western Cape Government Health facilities in the Northern Tygerberg Substructure in collaboration with the City of Cape Town and Non-Profit organisations are embarking on an effort to eradicate measles in the Substructure. Read More
Michael Mapongwana CDC Maternal and Child Health Unit Opening
7 March 2017Due to the ever increasing number of patients, space constraints and less than desirable working conditions, the Western Cape Government Health decided to upgrade the Maternity Health Unit at Michael Mapongwana Community Day Centre. Read More
Men’s Health Services: Reaching out to men in Khayelitsha
23 February 2017Boys don’t cry… That’s the myth many men have been raised with. Some men believe that seeking health care assistance has a direct impact on their masculinity and thus only seek medical assistance when they are sick or injured. Going for frequent... Read More
Western Cape Pharmacist Gets Top Award
11 November 2016Pharmacists play a major role in ensuring that patients receive the correct medication prescribed by a doctor for their health and wellbeing. They must use their extensive knowledge of drug dosage, regulation, allergens and chemical reactions for... Read More
National Occupational Therapy Week
3 October 2016We all want our children to reach their full potential in life. This is however not always possible as developmental delays in children is a condition that will affect them throughout their lives. Read More
Minister Mbombo Opens New Mfuleni Temporary Community Day Centre
29 July 2016The new Mfuleni Temporary Community Day Centre is a model of sustainable design for temporary buildings. Read More
Health Officials Donate R12 110 to Red Cross Children’s Hospital
20 July 2016Today, staff members from Western Cape Government Health handed over a donation of R12 110 to the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in honour of Mandela Day. Read More
Mens Sexual Health: Condomise and Circumcise
9 December 2015The two best ways for men to ensure their sexual health and to protect themselves and their loved ones from STIs and HIV, is to condomise and be medically circumcised. Read More
Mitchells Plain Community Health Centre Improves Patient C²AIR²
23 June 2015Mitchell’s Plain has only one Community Health Centre providing a 24 hour service. Read More
Men’s Sexual Health
10 February 2015The two best ways that men can ensure their sexual health and protect themselves and their loved ones from STI & HIV is to condomise, and be medically circumcised. Read More
HERMANUS COMMUNITY DAY CENTRE NEARING COMPLETION
18 November 2014The eco-friendly Hermanus Community Day Centre(CDC) is nearing completion and is expected to open its doors early next year. Read More
Hanover Park Community Health Centre Fortified Against Shooting
20 December 2013Following a shooting incident at the Hanover Park Community Health Centre (CHC) in October this year, safety and security mechanisms have been installed to safeguard the facility. It is now a fortress in many ways. Read More
Diarrhoeal Season is Here
20 December 2013Every year between the beginning of November and the end of May thousands of babies and toddlers across the province access Western Cape Government Health facilities seeking treatment for dehydration due to diarrhoea. 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
Extended Service Hours at Mitchells Plain Community Health Centre
2 September 2013Mitchells Plain Community Health Centre (CHC) is now offering woman and child health extended service hours for working mothers.The services will be rendered for working mothers on weekdays from 16:30 to 21:00 and on Saturdays from 08:00 to 12:00. Read More
Medical Male Circumcision Services Available at Health Facilities
30 July 2013Medical male circumcision services are offered at the various Western Cape health centres.Get all the information and make an appointment. Read More
World No Tobacco Day 2013
31 May 2013Western Cape Government Health, together with the Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSF), the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and other partners have joined together as the Western Cape Tobacco Control Team in a drive to raise... Read More
Polio and Measles Immunisation Campaign
24 April 2013The Western Cape Government Health will be providing free polio and measles immunisation to all children under the age of five years in two rounds. The first round of the free polio and measles campaign will kick off from 29 April to 17 May 2013. Read More
Hanover Park Community Health Centre Launches a New ARV (RAP) Clinic
24 April 2013Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha today officially launched a new Rapid Antiretroviral Initiation Program (RAP) at the Hanover Park Community Health Centre. Read More
Knocking on Doors to Knock-out TB
12 March 2013Western Cape Government Health in the Witzenberg (Ceres) area launched a week-long Door-to-Door campaign in the towns of Ceres, Prince Alfred Hamlet and Wolseley. This campaign will stretch from 11 to 14 March 2013, and will culminate in a community... Read More
Pages
|
We are pleased to share with you that the Western Cape Government (WCG) has once again achieved certification as a Top Employer in 2024. |
||||
 |
Western Cape Government © 2023. All rights reserved.
This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government. |
 |
