News and Speeches for Ministry of Health & Wellness
Health facilities kept busy over Easter weekend, but not overrun
19 April 2022The recently concluded Easter Weekend once again posed a range of challenges to our health system. Our staff and health facilities once had to bear the brunt of avoidable additional trauma cases. Read More
The bleeding disorder – it’s treatable
14 April 2022On 17 April 2022 we celebrate World Haemophilia Day, where we raise awareness of this blood disorder. Read More
Community Health Workers helping people with TB to return to care
12 April 2022Since the decrease in COVID-19 cases, Community Health Workers (CHWs) have been actively searching for people who have contracted tuberculosis (TB) and who are no longer accessing healthcare facilities for their monthly check-ups or maintaining... Read More
Gloudina Flynn says life does not need to stop after Parkinson’s diagnosis
11 April 2022In 2015 at the age of 60, Cosmetic Manager, Gloudina Flynn, started dropping cosmetic items and perfumes and found it difficult to keep her hands steady while offering assistance to and performing makeovers on clients. Read More
Be smart, be safe and make the right choice this Easter
8 April 2022As we move towards Easter, it is important to carry on with the life-saving behaviour we have adopted over the last two years to ensure that we prevent COVID-9 infections, hospitalisation and death as much as possible. Read More
Make your health a top priority
7 April 2022World Health Day commemorated on 7 April 2022 highlights the importance of the role both government and residents play in their health journey and in improving health outcomes for a #HealthierTomorrow. Read More
Best Doctor of the Year: Cape doctor wins Silver at National Awards
30 March 2022Running a hospital can be challenging, but what happens when you manage a hospital during a pandemic? Like many healthcare leaders, Dr Barry Smith showed unwavering dedication to fight COVID-19 and to save lives. Read More
World Bipolar Day – Bipolar Disorder can be managed with treatment
30 March 2022World Bipolar Day is commemorated on 30 March 2022 and aims to raise awareness about this condition, address stigmatisation, and encourage people to seek help for mental health conditions. Read More
Closure of Athlone Vaccination Centre of Hope Drive-through
28 March 2022The closure of the Athlone Vaccination Centre of Hope Drive-through on Saturday 26 March 2022 brought mixed emotions of joy, sadness, and nostalgia to the Provincial Health team who managed the first drive-through vaccination service in the province... Read More
EMS officials continue to serve communities with zeal
25 March 2022During the past week (14 – 21 March 2022), dedicated EMS officials responded to 12 851 incidents across the Western Cape. A total of 7 901 incidents (out of the weekly total) were responded to during the past weekend, including Human Rights Day. Read More
Provincial Strategy for Mental Health
22 March 2022COVID-19 has had a significant impact on all health care services, including mental health services. There has been a noticeable increase in the number of mental admissions, particularly female mental health care users and adolescents. Read More
Treatment is available for rheumatoid arthritis
22 March 2022March is National Autoimmune Diseases Awareness Month and Tygerberg Hospital in the Western Cape provides patient-centered care for more than 4 000 persons with various forms of arthritis and connective tissue diseases every year in the Division of... Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital opens Adolescent Centre of Excellence
16 March 2022On 16 March 2022, Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) officially opened its Adolescent Centre of Excellence to serve young people, between the ages of 13 and 18, in the Western Cape. Read More
Diarrhoea vs Enteric (Thypoid) Fever
15 March 2022Enteric or typhoid fever has recently been in the spotlight with a perceived increase in cases although there are annually cases diagnosed. Read More
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) respond to 5 288 incidents over the weekend
15 March 2022A total of 5 288 incidents were responded to by the Western Cape Government Health’s (WCGH’s) EMS during the past weekend. Read More
Cape Town orthopods raise R 66 000 for clubfoot!
14 March 2022On 13 March 2022, a team of orthopaedic surgeons and alumni from Tygerberg Hospital’s Orthopaedic Unit completed a wet and rainy 2022 Cape Town Cycle race. Read More
Multi-drug resistant Tuberculosis survivor tells his story
14 March 2022“Your recovery from Tuberculosis (TB) is not complete until you share your journey with others, so that we can bring an end to TB.” Read More
Living with donor kidney for 20 years and still thriving
10 March 2022According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), it is estimated that 10% of people worldwide suffer from some form of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Therefore, it is estimated that 5 million South Africans over the age of 20 may be affected by CKD. Read More
Salt Awareness Week - ‘shake your habits’
9 March 2022If you find yourself craving salty foods such as potato chips or a large bowl of popcorn, it could be tied to your health or other factors, such a stress or boredom. Read More
International Women’s Day: Your healthcare is self-care
8 March 2022Improving women’s healthcare and access to healthcare is key to building resilient and healthy communities. Read More
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