News and Speeches for Ministry of Health & Wellness
Celebrating International Nurses' Day: A Message from Minister Pierre Uys
11 May 2005During May 2005 Midwives Day and Nurses' Day will be celebrated internationally and healthcare facilities throughout the Western Cape Province will join hands in commemorating the dedicated and committed work that is delivered every single day by... Read More
Oncology Simulators for Groote Schuur and Tygerberg
4 May 2005First there were Somavision virtual simulators. Now digital simulators have entered the healthcare-system in two central hospitals in the Western Cape. Read More
Western Cape Health Budget Speech 2005 / 2006
28 April 2005Introduction Speaker, honourable members and guests, it is my privilege to present the 2005/06 budget for the Western Cape Department of Health to you. Read More
R1.5 Million Upgrade of Red Cross Children's Hospital Pharmacy Department
27 April 2005The pharmacy staff at Red Cross Children's Hospital will now be able to reduce the waiting times for all out patients requiring medicines after the hospital's pharmacy department received a R1.5 million upgrade on 28 April 2005. Read More
Lotto Groundbreaking for Oncology
21 April 2005The new world-class National Lottery Oncology Unit will provide not only excellent working conditions for the dedicated staff, but also ample space and comfort for the little patients receiving treatment and their families. Read More
HealthCare 2010: Equal Access to Quality HealthCare
16 April 2005The Department of Health, of the Provincial Government of the Western Cape is committed to providing quality care to the people of the Western Cape. Quality of Care at all levels is one of the core principles of Healthcare 2010. Read More
Misinformation about Use of Antiretroviral Medication
28 March 2005It has come to the attention of the Western Cape Provincial Department of Health that misinformation is being spread in respect of the use of antiretroviral medication. Read More
Visit to the Phelophepa Health Train by Health Minister Pierre Uys
21 March 2005Western Cape Health Services have once again joined forces with the Transnet Foundation to bring the Phelophepa Health Train to the province. Read More
Provincial Employees Lead by Example with AIDS Programme Voluntary Counselling and Testing Campaign
14 March 200514 - 19 MARCH 2005 Read More
Province to take over Primary Health Care Facilities run by Municipalities
10 March 2005The Western Cape Health Department will assume responsibility for Personal Primary Health Care (PPHC) services currently provided by municipalities outside of the Cape Town metropolitan area with effect from 1 April 2005. Read More
First Dedicated Anti-Retroviral (ARV) Center Launched in Gugulethu
2 March 2005The Western Cape Department of Health in conjunction with Crusaid, a UK based HIV/ Aids fundraising organization, is to launch the province's first dedicated Anti-Retroviral Treatment Centre in Gugulethu on Thursday 3 March 2005. Read More
Project Launch to Prevent Diarrhoeal Disease in Children
14 February 2005Photo opportunity Place: Wallacedene Time: 14h30 Date: 16 February 2005. Note: Radio stations wanting a soundbite can call Min Uys on 082 4555 144 Read More
Speech Extract at the Brewelskloof Nursing Symposium
3 February 2005The Western Cape is making steady progress towards achieving the overall goal of 85% cure rate for new, infectious cases of TB. Read More
Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre Offically Opened
2 December 2004Another Health Care 2010 Vision becomes a Reality! Read More
New Rehabilitation Centre of Excellence Open on 3 December 2004
2 December 2004For the past year a section of the premises of Lentegeur Psychiatric Hospital in Mitchells Plain has been a buzzing hive of building activity. Read More
Official Opening of the Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre
1 December 2004Lentegeur, Mitchells Plain 3 December 2004 Dignitaries, Guests, Staff & Patients are kindly requested to arrive at 09:00 for 09:30 Read More
Opening of Consolidated Service Laboratory at Groote Schuur Hospital
30 November 2004The Western Cape Minister of Health, Pierre Uys, and the CEO of the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), John Robertson, officially opened a new R5 million state-of-the-art consolidated laboratory service at the Groote Schuur Hospital on 11... Read More
Opening of Psychosis Recovery Unit
30 November 2004Another first for health services in the Western Cape: Opening of Psychosis Recovery Unit by Health Minister Pierre Uys. Place: Lentegeur Hospital, Mitchells Plain Date: 5 November 2004 Time: 12h30 Enquiries: Herman van der Westhuizen:... Read More
Global Fund gives US$ 15.5m to Fight Aids
30 November 2004The Western Cape Provincial Department of Health has just received the biggest grant ever given to a provincial department. Read More
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