News and Speeches for Ministry of Health & Wellness
Treatment Action Campaign Ignored Invitation to a Discussion
10 April 2014Following the receipt of the Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) memorandum on 27 March 2014, the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, invited the provincial coordinator, Mr Mandla Majola to meet with him on the issues raised in the memorandum. Read More
Measles and Polio Vaccines In Short Supply at Present
10 April 2014Patients should be aware there is again a shortfall in the supply of polio and measles vaccine which has its origin in the supply available from the national supplier, Biovac Institute. Read More
Abafundi Abenza Ugrade 4 Abakwiipesenti Ezingama-56% Bagonyelwe iHPV
3 April 2014URhulumente wezeMpilo weNtshona Koloni ubamba ngazibini kwabo bazali abakhethe ukuba iintombi zabo zigonyelwe iHPV enxulumene nesifo soMhlaza weSibeleko, ngokuthi basayine ifom enika imvume yoko bayibuyise. Read More
56% van Graad Vier Dogters Beskerm Teen MPV
3 April 2014Die Wes-Kaapse Regering Gesondheid neem kennis van die ouers wat die keuse gemaak het om hul dogters te laat immuniseer teen MPV-verwante servikskanker. Read More
World Health Day 2014 to Focus on Vector-Borne Diseases
3 April 2014Make sure you receive the necessary treatment before visiting Malaria risk areas. Read More
Knysna Hospital Boasts New Emergency Centre
28 March 2014The new Knysna Hospital Emergency Centre (EC) was officially opened, to the delight of the Knysna community, on Friday 28 March 2014 by the Western Cape Health Minister, Mr Theuns Botha. Read More
A TB Test, Treatment and Cure for All
24 March 2014Avoid the spread of TB and get tested at your local clinic today. Read More
Western Cape Health Minister Launches Wellness Centres
11 March 2014The Western Cape Department of Health partners with pharmacy groups to bring the HIV screening service to clinics as a promotion of wellness to patients in the Western Cape. Read More
Department of Health Kicks off Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Drive
10 March 2014The Western Cape Government Health encourages parents and guardians of Grade four female learners to get vaccinated against Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Read More
Western Cape Health Facilities Geared for Eskom's Load Shedding
10 March 2014Western Cape Health department has secured a standard contingency plan in preparation for any electricity emergency that may affect hospitals across the province. Read More
Western Cape Government Health's Position on Training of Doctors in Cuba
10 March 2014Western Cape Minister of Health says he stands by the decision to not send students to Cuba for medical training. Read More
Turning the Tide on Human Papillomavirus Vaccination
10 March 2014The Human Papillomavirus Vaccination drive commences as health teams visit schools around the Western Cape to vaccinate Grade 4 girls. Read More
Diarrhoea Season is Here
28 February 2014Every year, between the beginning of November and the end of May, thousands of babies and toddlers across the province access Western Cape Government Health facilities seeking treatment for dehydration due to diarrhoea. Read More
State of Health in the Province - 5 Years Later
28 February 2014Minister Theuns Botha addresses the media at the Khayelitsha Hospital about all the achievements and milestones to date that the department has encountered on Thursday 27 February 2014. Read More
School Health Week
28 February 2014Did you know that 4-8 March 2014 is School Health Week? Read More
Media Alert: State of Health in the Province - 5 Years Later
27 February 2014On Thursday morning, 27 February 2014 the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, will host a media briefing at Khayelitsha Hospital on the progress with projects initiated in his term of office.The main themes are the following: Read More
Advanced Technology for George Hospital
26 February 2014State Eye Surgeon Dr Nicolaas Stempels from George Hospital is grinning from ear to ear at the latest equipment that was recently purchased by the Western Cape Government Health for R460 000 - a multi spot green laser. Read More
Analysis Of Service Pressures at Health Facilities Across the Province
21 February 2014Analysis of service pressures at health facilites across the province demonstrates a 28, 8% population increase. Bed occupancy rates at certain hospitals exceed 100%. Read More
Chronic Medicine Patient Receive Parcel Number 5 Million
18 February 2014More than 215,000 patients receiving chronic medicine in the Western Cape each month – and number will reach 300,000 in March 2015 Read More
Minister Botha Visits Drakenstein to Monitor Delivery of Medication Parcels
13 February 2014Today the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, visited Dalvale in Drakenstein to oversee the delivery of chronic medication parcels to a chronic disease support group. Read More
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