News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Statement by Provincial Health Minister Pierre Uys: Opening of 30 New Level 1 District Beds at Karl Bremer Hospital
15 November 2005"Health care in the province got a boost today with the opening of 30 new beds at one of our major hospitals " says Minister Uys at a visit to Karl Bremer Hospital. Read More
World Diabetes Day
13 November 2005Minister Pierre Uys said many complications of diabetes can be prevented or delayed through lifestyle measures such as a healthy diet, physical activity , the avoidance of overweight , not smoking and limiting your alcohol intake. Monday 14 November... Read More
Statement by Provincial Health Minister Pierre Uys on Combating Diarrhoeal Disease in the Western Cape
13 November 2005The summer is upon us and with the heat comes Diarrhoeal Disease, said Minister Uys today during a visit to Mitchell's Plain Community Health Centre. Minister Uys said the Western Cape Department of Health will combat diarrhoeal disease and increase... Read More
Provincial Minister of Health, Pierre Uys, Opens Revamped Trauma Unit at Elsies River
2 November 2005A revamped trauma unit which practically doubles the capacity of the old unit, was opened by the Western Cape Provincial Health Minister, Pierre Uys, at the Elsiesriver Community Health Centre this week. Read More
Improved ENT Services at Provincial Hospitals
31 October 2005Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) services are one of the most needed health services catered for in the Western Cape. Therefore the Western Cape Department of Health, as part of its Christmas Deliverables, is set to improve access to and delivery of ENT... Read More
Minister Commends Free Cataract Surgery Drive
25 October 2005A special cataract surgery project is being undertaken at Kuilsriver Netcare Hospital as part of Eye Awareness Week, which is traditionally held during the month of October. Ten state patients with cataracts were operated free of charge. Read More
Extract From Speech at the Cecilia Makiwane Award Ceremony
23 October 2005At the Cecilia Makiwane award ceremony Minister Pierre Uys gave Read More
Statement: Inaugural Meeting of the Western Cape Provincial Health Council
23 October 2005Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Western Cape Provincial Health Council in Cape Town on Friday, provincial Health Minister, Pierre Uys, said that community participation and partnerships are critical success factors in meeting the challenges... Read More
Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) TB Cases, at Crystal High School in Hanover Park
23 October 2005Following the media release on the 12th October 2005, about the suspected MDR TB outbreak at Crystal High School in Hanover Park, the following has since transpired. Read More
Training in Infection Control Offered
20 October 2005"The basis of infection control is training and the country needs people who are trained to address deficiencies that lead to infection outbreaks in hospitals and communities - such as the prevention of infection, the prudent use of antibiotics and... Read More
Early Detection is the Key to Survive Breast Cancer
17 October 2005The incidence of breast cancer among South African women is increasing, with more than 3 800 cases being diagnosed every year, says Provincial Health Minister, Pierre Uys. Read More
Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) TB Outbreak
11 October 2005The Western Cape Department of Health has been notified of a suspected outbreak of Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR TB) at a High School on the Cape Flats. Read More
Eye Care Week
10 October 2005Minister Praises Free Cataract Operations Done at Kuilsriver Hospital Read More
Patient Fees Drastically Reduced
6 October 2005Joint Press Release Minister Pierre Uys and Professor Keith Craig Househam The Western Cape Department of Health is pleased to announce a reduction in certain hospital fees has been implemented as from 1 October 2005. Read More
Breast Cancer Month
2 October 2005Breast cancer is most prominent amongst females and the rate of recorded cases has increased drastically over the past few years, which is why the month of October was celebrated as breast cancer awareness month. Read More
Joint Statement by Health Minister Pierre Uys and Head of Health Department, Prof. KC Househam
2 October 2005FOUR PARAMEDICS KILLED IN TWO SEPARATE ACCIDENTS Read More
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Conference to be Held on 6 and 7 October 2005
29 September 2005A Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Conference will be held on Thursday, 6 October and Friday, 7 October 2005 at the Sports Science Institute in Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa. Read More
Statement on Health Workers Petition Asking for Action on Dr Rath Health Foundation
27 September 2005Given government's proven commitment to a comprehensive HIV and Aids programme and the progress made in this regard in the Western Cape, it is regrettable that the health workers concerned did not see fit to discuss their concerns about the Dr Rath... Read More
September is Heart Month and Heart Day is Celebrated on 25 September
21 September 2005Statement from Min Pierre Uys, Minister of Health in the Western Cape Read More
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