News and Speeches for Ministry of Health & Wellness
Overberg accidents
10 January 2010The Western Cape Department of Health's Metro Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to a taxi accident on the R319 tonight at 18:00.A taxi overturned about 20km past Bredasdorp in the direction of Swellendam. Read More
New Year's Babies 2010
6 January 2010Many babies are born every year on New Year's Day. Much hype is created around the first born babies and their parents.The Western Cape Department of Health is proud to announce the birth of 213 babies in public health facilities in the Western Cape... Read More
Media Alert: Helderberg Milk Tanker Accident
7 December 2009The Western Cape Department of Health's Metro Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Rescue is currently on the scene of a motor accident on the N2, 3km outside of Heidelberg, in the direction of Riversdale. Read More
International Day for People with Disabilities
3 December 2009On Thursday 03 December 2009, the Department of Health's Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre (WCRC) for persons with physical disabilities, celebrated International Day for People with Disabilities. Read More
Tygerberg Children's Hospital Christmas Party
3 December 2009Tygerberg Children's Hospital hosted their annual Christmas party for 400 children today. These children come from the surrounding communities and have been inpatients or outpatients at the Children's Hospital. Read More
Official Opening of Albow Gardens Community Health Centre
2 December 2009Health Minister Theuns Botha and Deputy Mayor of City of Cape Town, Ian Neilson officially opened the Albow Gardens Community Heath Centre today. Read More
Media Alert: Official Opening of Albow Gardens Community Health Centre
1 December 2009Health Minister Theuns Botha and the Deputy Mayor of City of Cape Town, Ian Neilson, will officially open the Albow Gardens Community Heath Centre (CHC) on Thursday 03 December 2009. Read More
Media Alert: International Day for People with Disabilities
1 December 2009On Thursday 03 December 2009, the Department of Health's Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre (WCRC) for persons with physical disabilities will celebrate International Day for People with Disabilities. Read More
Media Alert: N2 Albertinia Motor Vehicle Accident
30 November 2009The Western Cape Department of Health's Metro Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Metro Rescue is currently still on the scene of a motor vehicle accident on the N2, 10 kilometers from Albertinia in the direction of Riversdale. Read More
World AIDS Day 2009
30 November 2009There are approximately 33 million people living with HIV throughout the world, with the number of people infected increasing every day. Around 95% of people living with HIV/AIDS reside in developing countries. Read More
Media Alert: Gynae Triage Opens
30 November 2009Groote Schuur Hospital will have the official opening of the Gynae Triage. The upgrade took place in the ward after a generous sponsorship from MERCK/MSD. Read More
Three New Initiatives to Take the Fight Against AIDS to the Next Level
29 November 2009In a demonstrated effort to take the fight against AIDS to the next level, on World AIDS Day, 1 December 2009, the Western Cape Department of Health is announcing the intention to actively pursue three initiatives. Read More
Media Alert: World Aids Day
29 November 2009This year's theme for World Aids Day is: "I am responsible, We are responsible and South Africa is taking responsibility". The international theme for this year is "Universal Access and Human Rights". This theme demands that we show leadership and... Read More
World Aids Day at Mowbray Maternity Hospital
26 November 2009As part of the World AIDS day celebrations, Mowbray Maternity Hospital's staff will be hosting an event for staff, patients, as well as members of the community on 1 December 2009 from 10:00 till 12:00. Read More
Media Alert: Schoolbus Accidents
24 November 2009The Western Cape Department of Health's Metro Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded this morning to two different motor vehicle accidents where busses conveying school children were involved. Read More
Tygerberg Hospital Smile Week
17 November 2009For nearly a decade, the Smile Foundation has proven to be more than just an NGO. They bear a resemblance to an excessively large family through their relationships with hospitals, surgeons, nurses, psychologists, celebrities and the smile children... Read More
Archbishop Desmond Tutu Leads Interfaith Service at Tygerberg Hospital
17 November 2009Emeritus Archbishop Desmond Tutu arrived in style on a bicycle taxi at Tygerberg Children's Hospital (TBCH) today to lead an Interfaith service. He and his wife, Leah, are the patrons of the Tygerberg Children's Hospital. Read More
Media Alert: Tygerberg Hospital and the Smile Foundation
16 November 2009For the second time in the Smile Foundation history, a Smile Week will be held at Tygerberg Hospital. More than 35 children will walk into 2010 with a beautiful smile, a facial expression they were never able to communicate with before. Read More
Media Alert: Archbishop Tutu Leads Interfaith Service at Tygerberg Children's Hospital
16 November 2009Come and witness how Emeritus Archbishop Desmond Tutu arrives in style on a bicycle taxi at Tygerberg Children's Hospital. Read More
Diarrhoeal Disease Season
12 November 2009From November 2009 to May 2010, health measures across the Province will be in place to combat the expected high case-load of children with diarrhoea. Read More
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