News and Speeches for Ministry of Health & Wellness
International Nurses' Day Commemorated
11 May 2011Florence Nightingale laid the foundation for professional nursing with the establishment of her nursing school at St Thomas' Hospital in London in 1860. This was the first secular nursing school in the world. Read More
Media Alert: Western Cape Department of Health to Commemorate International Nurses' Day
11 May 2011On Thursday, 12 May 2011, International Nurses' Day will be celebrated worldwide on the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. Read More
Media Alert: Learners in Fisantekraal Consumed Expired Chewing Gum
10 May 2011This morning, learners from the Trevor Manuel Primary School in Fisantekraal consumed expired chewing gum. The Western Cape Department of Health's Emergency Medical Services treated approximately 200 learners between the ages of seven and 14. Read More
Media Alert: Male Circumcision Campaign Launch at Heideveld Community Health Centre
8 May 2011The Western Cape Department of Health is embarking on a Medical Male Circumcision campaign from 12 to 19 May 2011. This campaign aims to encourage males to circumcise, which in turn reduces their chances of contracting HIV/AIDS and sexually... Read More
Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital thanks its Easter donors
20 April 2011Patients at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital did not miss out on Easter festivities this April. Thanks to dozens of donations of chocolates every child at the hospital was treated to Easter goodies. Read More
Mass Campaign to Screen Children under Six Years in the Western Cape
20 April 2011The Department of Health is embarking on a three-month campaign as part of the Child Health Season, which stretches from April to June 2011. Read More
Western Cape Provincial Government "Safely Home" Easter Campaign Kicks Off
19 April 2011Provincial Government's "Safely Home" Campaign for the Easter break kicked off this afternoon. Read More
Valkenberg Hospital Hosts Second Forensic Mental Health Conference
19 April 2011Valkenberg Hospital will host its second academic Forensic Mental Health Conference from 20 to 21 April 2011 at the hospital's Education Centre. Read More
Media Alert: Valkenberg Hospital to Host Second Forensic Mental Health Conference
18 April 2011Valkenberg Hospital will host its second academic Forensic Mental Health Conference to provide an overview on the current practices and issues; and present research in criminal and civil forensic mental health. Read More
KwaNokuthula Community Day Centre Officially Opens
17 April 2011Today (Monday, 18 April 2011) Western Cape Minister of Health, Mr Theuns Botha, officially opened the doors to the new KwaNokuthula Community Day Centre (CDC) in Bitou. The opening of the CDC will bring access to quality health service closer to the... Read More
G F Jooste Receives R2 Million Upgrade for Emergency Unit
11 April 2011G F Jooste Hospital, has received over R2 million to upgrade its Emergency unit. This donation was facilitated by the Ibn Sina Institute of Tibb, a family trust,and funds by the Oasis Crescent Fund Trust. Read More
Media Alert: G F Jooste Hospital Receives R2 Million Upgrade for Emergency Unit
11 April 2011Mr Theuns Botha, the Minister of Health, will announce the R2 million state-of-the art upgrade to G F Jooste Hospital's Emergency Unit tomorrow. The generous donation was made by the Tibb Foundation through the Oasis Crescent Fund Trust. Read More
Diarrhoeal Diseases Campaign Success
31 March 201190% reduction in in-hospital deaths of children in 2011 compared to 2010. Read More
Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital Promotes Safer Candle Use during Earth Hour
24 March 2011The entrance to Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital was completely candle lit for Earth Hour - between 20:30 and 21:30 - on Saturday, 26 March. Read More
Smile-Giving Surgery Comes to Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital
22 March 2011Almaze* can smile again thanks to the facial reanimation surgery she underwent at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital.Almaze, six, had partial paralysis on the right side of her face. Read More
Joint Statement for World TB Day
22 March 2011On this day last year the Western Cape Department of Health and an alliance of non-governmental organisations, signed an agreement in which all parties committed to partner to strengthen the fight against HIV and TB in this province. Read More
Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre Hosts 4th Jazz in the Park
21 March 2011The Department of Health's Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre (WCRC) for Persons with Physical Disabilities hosted a Jazz in the Park concert on 20 March 2011, at the Maynardville Open Air Theatre. Read More
Legal Abortions are Safe and Confidential
17 March 2011The Department of Health wishes to assure the public that safe, confidential and legal abortions are available at several facilities in the Western Cape. Read More
Media Alert: Tygerberg Hospital to Host an Open Day on 17 March 2011
15 March 2011Tygerberg Hospital will host an Open Day where various departments will have information stalls and material available to the public. Radio Tygerberg will broadcast live from the venue. Read More
Mobile Laboratory Ready to Roll into Province's Rural Regions
15 March 2011Extended negotiations between the Western Cape Department of Health, University of Stellenbosch, National Health Laboratory Service and the Fraunhofer Institute for Biomedical Engineering (IBMT), Germany, has borne fruit with the official handover... Read More
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