News and Speeches for Ministry of Health & Wellness
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18 November 2021Six months into the COVID-19 vaccination rollout there are still people who are hesitant about getting vaccinated due to so much misinformation being circulated on social media. Read More
From pop-up vaccination sites, to residential pop-up sites – for easy access
16 November 2021From pop-up vaccination sites, to residential pop-up sites – Health teams leave no stone unturned to make it as easy as possible to get vaccinated. Read More
Public Notice Update: Email Service at Groote Schuur Hospital
16 November 202116 November 2021: PLEASE NOTE: Groote Schuur Hospital emails are accessible once more. The electricity issues have been resolved. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital opens its first-of-a-kind Diabetes Centre
15 November 2021Following World Diabetes Day yesterday, Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) has now officially launched its state-of-the-art Diabetes Centre today to promote a culture of excellence in Diabetes-related primary healthcare in the Western Cape. Read More
Not gotten your vaccine yet? The Vooma Vaccination Weekend makes it easy!
12 November 2021We know there are many people who want to be vaccinated against COVID-19 but have not had the time to go to a vaccination or pop-up site due to other commitments. Read More
R100 VOOMA vaccination vouchers up for grabs for first-time 60+ vaccinees
11 November 2021COVID-19 vaccines have been shown to be very effective in the elderly in preventing severe illness and death. It is important to get vaccinated against COVID-19 so that you may be protected in time before the next wave of COVID-19. Read More
Ophthalmic service on the road again
9 November 2021Ophthalmic eye surgeon for the region, Dr. Nicolaas Stempels and his team have been hard at work servicing those who need cataract eye surgery as well as other ophthalmic procedures. Read More
World Radiography Day: What You Need to Know
8 November 2021World Radiography Day marks the anniversary of the discovery of X-rays on 8 November 1895. According to the International Society of Radiographers and Radiologic Technologists, on this day in 1895, Professor Roentgen was working with cathode rays... Read More
How our department compares to the province – let’s talk vaccination coverage
5 November 2021The risk of being hospitalised or dying from COVID-19 is real – our data has shown this throughout the pandemic. If you are 50 years and older, you are at higher risk. People over the age of 50 are at increased risk of COVID-19. Read More
Pop-up sites makes vaccination against COVID-19 easily accessible
3 November 2021Pop-up sites makes vaccination against COVID-19 easily accessible in Mitchells Plain and Klipfontein Read More
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
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