News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Teen Suicide Prevention Week – Surviving and thriving in teenage years
19 February 2024Adolescence (age 13–19) is a time of many firsts and a time of change. If you’re a teen, it marks the start of new friendships and experiences; you may take on new opportunities and have more freedom to make choices for your future. Read More
Save your daughter’s life with the HPV vaccine
15 February 2024The lives of over 350 000 young girls have been potentially saved in the Western Cape over the last 10 years. Parents and healthcare workers teamed up to ensure that young girls are vaccinated against HPV, significantly reducing their risk of... Read More
Minister Mbombo welcomes medical interns and community service doctors at GSH
14 February 2024Minister Mbombo welcomes the new medical interns and community service doctors at Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) Read More
GSH opens dedicated space for family counselling and bereavement support
9 February 2024Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) opens dedicated space for family counselling and bereavement support Read More
Knysna Forensic Pathology Laboratory handled 81 cases since being commissioned
7 February 2024Brand-new Knysna Forensic Pathology Laboratory handled 81 cases since being commissioned Read More
Youth Zone offering free sexual health services to open in Beaufort West
5 February 2024Youth Zone offering free sexual and reproductive health services to open in Beaufort West Read More
Announcing Dr Shaheem De Vries as the CEO of Groote Schuur Hospital
2 February 2024Dr Shaheem De Vries began his exciting tenure as the CEO of Groote Schuur Hospital on 01 February 2024. Read More
Lasting legacy Groote Schuur Hospital CEO Dr Bhavna Patel retires after 23 years
30 January 2024Lasting legacy: Groote Schuur Hospital CEO, Dr Bhavna Patel, retires after 23 years Read More
More than 120 000 patients seen in the Western Cape during the Festive Season
24 January 2024More than 120 000 patients seen in provincial emergency centres during the Festive Season Read More
Make sure your child is ready to learn and be healthy this year
19 January 2024As many children start the new school term, parents and caregivers are encouraged to continue giving them the support they need to be healthy and thrive this year. Schools offer a unique opportunity to implement effective health services at scale... Read More
Western Cape public health facilities welcome 253 babies on New Year’s Day
1 January 2024The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is happy to announce the birth of 253* babies at Western Cape public health facilities on 1 January 2024. The total number reported from 00:00 on New Year’s Day, comprises of 107 boys and 146 girls. Read More
Western Cape public health facilities welcomed 231 babies on Christmas Day
26 December 2023The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is happy to announce the birth of 231 babies at public health facilities throughout the Western Cape on Christmas Day 2023.* The total number reported from 0:00 on 25 December 2023, comprises of... Read More
TeleICU pilot project is foundation for further innovation in health technology
20 December 2023TeleICU pilot project lays the foundation for further innovation in digital health technology Read More
Patients receive good, healthy meals at all Western Cape public hospitals
14 December 2023The food services at hospitals of the Western Department of Health and Wellness play a crucial role in contributing to the efficiency of patient care. Read More
Minister Mbombo unveils Department’s festive season readiness plans
11 December 2023On the 11th of December, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, together with senior officials of the department, unveiled the province’s festive season readiness plans at Hermanus Provincial Hospital. Read More
GSH kidney transplant recipient gets generous birthday gift to prolong her life
7 December 2023Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) kidney transplant recipient receives generous birthday gift to prolong her life Read More
WCG urges President Ramaphosa to refer NHI Bill back to National Assembly
7 December 2023The Western Cape Government (WCG) urges President Ramaphosa to refer the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill back to National Assembly for reconsideration Read More
Help us protect young children against diarrhoea and pneumonia in the WC
6 December 2023Help us protect young children against diarrhoea and pneumonia in the Western Cape (WC) Read More
The Poisons Information Helpline provides tips to prevent paediatric poisonings
5 December 2023The Poisons Information Helpline provides tips to prevent paediatric poisonings this festive season As the festive season approaches, there are several poisoning dangers to be aware of, particularly with regards to children. Read More
Local community interventions are central to achieving the end of AIDS in the WC
1 December 2023Local community interventions are central to achieving the end of AIDS in the Western Cape (WC) Read More
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