News and Speeches for Ministry of Health & Wellness
Avian influenza, ‘Bird flu’, infections to humans are uncommon and rare
19 September 2017The Western Cape Government Health is aware of the recent outbreak of Avian influenza, also known as ‘bird flu’ on various farms in the Western Cape. We would like to inform the public that the risk of transmission of this particular strain of ‘... Read More
Role of Forensic Pathology Services in Health
19 September 2017The Forensic Pathology Service (FPS) in the Western Cape was established in 2006 when the South African Police Service Mortuaries transferred to Western Cape Government Health and the Directorate Forensic Pathology Services was established within... Read More
Media Release: Role of Forensic Pathology Services in Health
19 September 2017Role of Forensic Pathology Services in Health Read More
Media release : Multimillion rand forensics unit
17 September 2017Minister of Health and Minister of Public works reveals site for Multimillion rand forensics unit Read More
Media Release: ‘Bird flu’, infections to humans are uncommon and rare
14 September 2017Avian influenza, ‘Bird flu’, infections to humans are uncommon and rare The Western Cape Government Health is aware of the recent outbreak of Avian influenza, also known as ‘bird flu’ on various farms in the Western Cape. Read More
Opinion Piece – By Head of Health, Dr Beth Engelbrecht
13 September 2017Keep criminal hands off our emergency medical staff Read More
Medication Collection Points – the next step in improving patient-centred health
13 September 2017Community based chronic medication collection points – the next step in improving patient-centred healthcare Read More
Round 2 of HPV Vaccination
13 September 2017Western Cape Government Health teams will as from 22 August 2017 start visiting all Grade 4 girls who are nine years old and attending public schools to administer the second dose of the vaccine that prevents Human Papilloma-virus (HPV) related... Read More
Women urged to prioritise their health: Mbombo
13 September 2017WOMEN URGED TO PRIORITISE THEIR HEALTH: MBOMBO Non communicable Diseases contributed 68% of deaths in women in the Western Cape Read More
Tygerberg Hospital Breast Cancer Unit peer supporters receive top award
13 September 2017Five phenomenal ladies at Tygerberg Hospital’s peer support programme have been a rock to hundreds of breast cancer patients through visiting them in the wards on a daily basis to share valuable information on self-healthcare after their operation. Read More
Breastfeeding: optimal feeding choice for infants.
13 September 2017Breastfeeding is recognised worldwide as the optimal infant feeding choice. The promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding is described by the World Health Organisation as one of the top child survival strategies with the ability to... Read More
Media Release: FASD Awareness with High school learners of Bloekombos
11 September 201711 September 2017 Media Release: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) Awareness with High school learners of Bloekombos Read More
Adolescent suicide can be prevented with early detection – Minister Mbombo
11 September 2017In the wake of World Suicide Prevention Day, observed annually on the 10th of September, Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo cautions communities to be more attuned and sensitive to the mental wellbeing of young people due to the... Read More
Media Release: Minister creates awareness of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder
4 September 2017Minister Mbombo creates awareness of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder (FASD) On Monday, 4 September, Western Cape Health Minister, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo together with our NPO partner, Early Years Services, Read More
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