News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Don’t be complacent, Covid-19 is dangerous
14 January 2021For Quality Assurance Manager in the Overberg, Sister (Sr) Duedonne Le Grange having COVID-19 had an enormous impact on her life, emotionally and spiritually. Read More
You are not alone – coping with grief and loss during COVID-19
13 January 2021“You are not alone.” This is the message Stikland Hospital community psychologist Zanele Ludziya has shared with people who are grieving the loss of loved ones and more during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Gift of the Givers donations received with gratitude at WC health facilities
12 January 2021Western Cape Government Health would like to thank Gift of the Givers for their generous donation of medical equipment, including CPAP machines, to several of our facilities in the Overberg and Garden Route. Read More
Knocking down doors to ensure our frontline is equipped to save lives
11 January 2021Running out of medical supplies or equipment is not an option during a pandemic. It can have dire consequences for patients and health staff. Ever thought of the people who need to make sure this does not happen? Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital patient grateful after recovering from Covid-19 pneumonia
11 January 2021Unable to spend the New Year’s celebrations with his loved ones, Gino Tobin, a 44-year-old family man from Grassy Park, was delighted to have been discharged from Groote Schuur Hospital on 5 January 2021 following complications with COVID-19... Read More
COVID-19 survivor chooses volunteerism & hope to beat pandemic
7 January 2021Beaunez Coerecius, a home-based and spiritual carer at the Brackengate Hospital of Hope, has experienced the devastating effects of COVID-19 first-hand, but her experience inspired her to make a di Read More
Paramedics respond to 5136 incidents over New Year weekend
4 January 2021The Western Cape Government Health's Emergency Medical Services responded to 5 136 incidents in the Western Cape over the past weekend, down from 6 919 recorded last weekend. Read More
Drop in violent trauma in hospital Emergency Centres
3 January 2021Western Cape Government Health would like to thank the public of the Western Cape for their responsible behaviour on New Year’s Eve. Read More
127* babies born at public health facilities in the cape metro on New Year's Day
2 January 2021Families around the Western Cape welcomed new little bundles of joy on New Year’s Day. At least 127* babies were born on 1 January 2020 throughout the Cape Metro at public health facilities. Of the newborns, 64 were girls, while 63 boys were born. Read More
Responsible behaviour leads to drop in trauma cases
1 January 2021Western Cape Government Health would like to thank the public of the Western Cape for their responsible behaviour on New Year’s Eve. Read More
COVID-19: Essential information to keep handy
31 December 2020The Western Cape currently has a rapidly rising number of Covid-19 cases and hospitals and other health facilities are under severe pressure. Here are some of handy facts to keep you safe during the upcoming days and weeks: When and where can I go... Read More
Healthcare staff literally putting their lives on the line
31 December 2020The Western Cape Government Health (WCGH) is deeply disheartened by the passing of 20 staff members (WCGH: 17; CoCT: 3) in the last 20 days. Read More
Free Emergency Contraception at your Community Health Care facility
28 December 2020The Western Cape Government Health (WCGH) and its partners are reminding sexually active women about the emergency contraception (the morning after pill) option should they wish to prevent an unplanned pregnancy. Read More
Western Cape hospital Emergency Centres under severe pressure
27 December 2020Public hospitals in the Western Cape are currently under severe pressure due to a sharp increase in COVID-19 admissions and the increase in non-COVID-19 trauma cases, such as alcohol-related injuries and road accidents. Read More
85 babies born in Cape Metro on Christmas day in public health facilities
26 December 2020The Western Cape Government Health is proud to announce the birth of 85 babies* as reported by public health facilities throughout the Western Cape on Christmas Day 2020. The total number reported from midnight, comprises of 43 boys and 42 girls. Read More
We are the last line of defence
26 December 2020“Everyone keeps saying we’re the front line. We’re not. We’re pretty much the last line of defence.” Read More
COVID-19 leaves lasting damage
24 December 2020COVID-19 caused permanent damage to Carmen’s lungs. Her doctors advised that it cannot be treated. Read More
“Things are really bad out there” – COVID-19 warrior
23 December 2020Amy Louw is home with her family and just in time for Christmas after battling COVID-19. The survivor has thanked healthcare workers for going the extra mile at the Brackengate Hospital of Hope Intermediate Care Facility, where she spent nearly two... Read More
COVID-19 changed how Elsies River family celebrates birthdays and Christmas
21 December 2020Birthdays, Christmas, and the holidays won’t look the same for COVID-19 survivors Bradley Cassels and his mother Cynthia Esau this year. Read More
Temporary service delivery changes in Western Cape Government health facilities
21 December 2020Ongoing visitor restrictions at hospitals Read More
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