News and Speeches for Ministry of Health & Wellness
Doctors ask residents to get vaccinated on voting day
31 October 2021Vaccination available at many local election voting stations – let’s do this Read More
Breast cancer survivor nurse makes a difference
29 October 2021October is breast cancer awareness month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer, and to help uplift women in need as Nurse Raldia Jackson, a 49-year-old nurse at Groote Schuur Hospital, who was diagnosed with breast... Read More
EMS attacks: Paramedics appeal to communities for support
28 October 2021In commemoration of National Emergency Medical Services Day (17 October), communities are presented with a felicitous opportunity to share special thanks and gratitude to all EMS officials who have been and continue to serve on the frontline and... Read More
Don't ignore the signs, you’re never too young to have a stroke
27 October 2021A stroke can happen to anyone at any time and it’s much more prevalent in youth than we think, says Dr Basson De Vries, the head of internal medicine at Karl Bremer Hospital. Read More
Public Notice: Phone Lines and Emails affected at Groote Schuur Hospital
27 October 202127 October 2021: Due to fire damage, Groote Schuur Hospital’s phone lines and emails are intermittent. Residents might experience difficulty in reaching the hospital. Waiting times at the hospital are also affected and might be longer than usual. Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital leads the way in treating tumors
26 October 2021Groote Schuur Hospital is taking the lead again by being the first state hospital in the Western Cape to perform the Microwave Ablation (MWA) on patients. Read More
Saving our summer is quick and as easy as one, two, three!
26 October 2021This past week saw the introduction of the 12- to 17-year-old age band to the vaccination programme. While welcoming this move, we know people older than 50 years still need to be protected from being hospitalised and dying from COVID-19. Read More
World Polio Day - vaccines work
25 October 2021Immunisations has shown time and again its effectiveness at combating preventative disease. Many serious illnesses such as polio have almost completely been eradicated due to childhood vaccinations. Read More
All aboard! Golden arrow workers arm themselves against Covid-19
25 October 2021Golden Arrow workers, including bus drivers, queued for their free vaccinations at their Arrowgate Depot in Montana, on Monday 25 October 2021. Read More
Paramedics respond to 4 549 incidents during the weekend
25 October 2021The Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to 4 549 incidents in the Western Cape over the weekend, including 168 road traffic incidents. Read More
Amended hospital visitation guidelines for Level 1
19 October 2021During the third wave and level 3 restrictions, Western Cape Government Health had to restrict visitation at hospitals to align with regulations and to reduce the number of people in our facilities at a time. Read More
EMS’ mobile Vaxi Taxi: Taking vaccines to communities
18 October 2021In its continued efforts to support the province with its COVID-19 vaccination drive and serve communities, the Western Cape Government Health’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) have launched a mobile vaccination project named, Vaxi Taxi. Read More
Snake season is here: What you need to know
15 October 2021October to April is snakebite season, and as temperatures increase, snakes become more active. Most snakes found in South Africa are harmless and beneficial in the ecosystem. Read More
Kraaifontein community gets dedicated vaccination centre
15 October 2021The Kraaifontein community can now access vaccination services at the local day hospital at no cost. Read More
Robotic surgery on the horizon at Groote Schuur Hospital
13 October 2021Groote Schuur Hospital will become the first public sector hospital in Africa to perform Robotic Surgery for use in the treatment of a wide range of conditions. Read More
Health care workers suffering mental health strain – “We need your help!”
12 October 2021“I literally cried on my way home – to work, I cried… People would die in front of you then you must just be okay. And then the next person comes in that same bed, but you haven’t even mourned that previous patient yet. It was scary. It was beyond... Read More
Why it's crucial that 50+ age group takes up COVID-19 vaccines
9 October 2021The Covid-19 response in the Western Cape has always been driven by data and informed by evidence. As new data emerges, the province has incorporated it into their response to the pandemic, ensuring that we tailor our planning, and response to real-... Read More
No one gets left behind - How palliative and hospice care can help your family
8 October 2021Being diagnosed with a life-threatening disease can bring about a wave of emotions for a patient and their family. And while navigating these emotions can be challenging, healthcare workers like Palliative Care Nurse Annatjie Grundling provides... Read More
Western Cape administers three million COVID-19 vaccines
6 October 2021The Western Cape Department of Health would like to thank the residents who have heeded the call to roll-up their sleeves and get vaccinated against COVID-19. More than 40% of eligible population in the Western Cape has received either J&J... Read More
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