News and Speeches for Ministry of Health & Wellness
Brackengate is alleviating pressure from hospitals in the area
19 May 2023On Friday May 19th Minister Dr Nomafrench Mbombo visited Brackengate Transitional Read More
Karl Bremer Hospital receives Gold Status in stroke care initiative
16 May 2023Karl Bremer Hospital has achieved Gold Status in the 2023 World Stroke Organisation (WSO) Angels Awards. The hospital is the first in the Western Cape to receive Gold Status. Read More
Investing in our Nurses’ future, to ensure ongoing quality health care provision
11 May 2023Investing in our Nurses’ future, to ensure continued quality health care provision Read More
WCGHW has to freeze 2362 posts if public sector wage agreement goes unfunded
11 May 2023Provincial Department of Health and Wellness (WCGHW) will have to freeze 2 362 posts if public sector wage agreement goes unfunded Read More
Western Cape looks forward to launch of Presidential Health Compact in Sept 2023
7 May 2023The second Presidential Health Summit ended on Friday and on behalf of the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, we look forward to the Presidency launching the 2023 Presidential Health Compact. Read More
Reduce your risk to major health problems by quitting tobacco
1 May 2023Healthcare workers who are putting their health first by quitting to smoke urge the community to do the same ahead of World No Tobacco Day (31 May). Read More
South Africa's oldest hospital to receive new APU, upgraded theatres and more
26 April 2023With almost R150 million of infrastructure projects currently in progress, Minister Nomafrench Mbombo had an opportunity to inspect the construction of the new Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU) at the New Somerset Hospital, as well as the upgrades being... Read More
Vaccination gives every child the chance at a healthy life
25 April 2023Too many children in the Western Cape are being left without protection against measles and other preventable diseases. As a result, the risk of large outbreaks has increased. Read More
Keeping the lights on for you, so we can keep on looking after your health
23 April 2023April marked a significant milestone for the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness as it commenced with its plans to safeguard healthcare facilities against continuous and increasingly severe electricity blackouts. Read More
Construction of Eerste River APU in full swing and making good progress
21 April 2023With mental health and the wellness of our communities being a priority for the Department of Health and Wellness, I was pleased with the progress being made with the construction of the Eerste River Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU). Read More
Increase in medical and trauma incidents this Easter weekend
12 April 2023Providing effective emergency care both in-and-out of hospital medical care to residents was again a high priority for the health workers in the province this past long weekend. Emergency Medical Services Read More
Easter weekend calls for individual responsibility to keep everyone safe
6 April 2023The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness encourages residents to play their part in doing whatever they can this Easter weekend to keep themselves, the people they care about, and all road users safe. Read More
A budget of resilience and action, despite funding pressures
30 March 2023Yesterday, Minister Nomafrench Mbombo tabled her 9th budget for the Department of Health and Wellness of R23.804 billion for the 2023/24 financial year. This is a decrease of R289.766 million in comparison to the previous year. Read More
Protect your children by keeping measles immunisations up to date
29 March 2023Parents of scholars under 15 years of age are reminded that they have until this coming Friday (31 March) to help ensure that their unvaccinated children are protected against measles. Read More
Non-emergency patient transport makes comprehensive health care possible
27 March 2023As an essential part of the emergency ambulance service in the Western Cape, HealthNET (Health Non-Emergency Transport) has made 41 097 passenger trips in the first three months of the year. Read More
Western Cape strengthens efforts to improve TB control in the province
24 March 2023Through its multi-sectoral response plan to reduce the spread of Tuberculosis (TB), the Western Cape is making progress to prevent TB infection, link TB positive patients to treatment quicker and save lives. Read More
Local doctor raking in awards
19 March 2023Dr Hayden Poulter, a family physician at Knysna Hospital has been awarded the 2022 Tim Quan Medal as well as the GA Ogubanjo Award of Excellence by die Senate of the College of Medicine South Africa (CMSA) at the CMSA admissions ceremony on 16 March... Read More
Western Cape reaches half a million measles vaccines administered
19 March 2023Getting vaccinated is the best way to prevent measles. And when enough children 6 months to 15 years of age get vaccinated against measles, the more we can stop future outbreaks. Read More
Tygerberg Hospital puts a spotlight on World Glaucoma Week
17 March 2023With this year’s World Glaucoma Week theme in mind, ‘The world is bright, save your sight’, Tygerberg Hospital would like to raise awareness about glaucoma. Read More
Despite service delivery pressures Karl Bremer performs 328 additional surgeries
13 March 2023Despite service delivery pressures, Karl Bremer performs 328 additional surgeries since August Read More
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