News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
Brackengate Intermediate Care Facility receives first patients
21 July 2020On Monday, 20 July 2020, the Brackengate Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) in Brackenfell, Cape Town, admitted the first ten COVID-19 patients into the 338-bed facility. Staff members received the first patient with a hearty welcome, wishing them a... Read More
1000 blankets for Hospital of Hope
21 July 2020Yesterday the Hospital of Hope, the name for the COVID-19 Intermediate Care Facilities in Cape Town, received a donation 1000 blankets from the Tzu Chi Foundation South Africa as part of the call to Spread Warmth this Mandela Month. Read More
93-year-old mother survives COVID-19
21 July 2020Katherine Dorothy Newman is one of the oldest survivors of COVID-19 in the Western Cape. William Newman, son of Katherine, shares that his mother is affectionately known as Dorothy, Aunty Dorothy, or Ma Newman. Read More
Analysis in comorbidities in adult COVID-19 deaths
20 July 2020As part of the regular learnings about the COVID-19 and its effect on Western Cape citizens, the Department of Health has done comprehensive analysis of 2 182 deaths of persons over 20 years due to COVID-19 (as at 8 July), specifically looking at... Read More
Tygerberg Hospital Hero Amongst Us: Rehana Maseti
20 July 2020This week’s nominated coronavirus hero amongst us at Tygerberg Hospital, Rehana Maseti, is proud to be a caregiver to critically ill patients, helping them to manage their physical needs, and to follow their progress, and keeping their best interest... Read More
COVID-19 survivor celebrates birthday at Helderberg Hospital
20 July 2020Staff members at Helderberg Hospital celebrated a patient’s birthday on 15 July 2020. A very joyful Ms Wilhelmina Williams turned 65 years old. She was admitted to the hospital on 13 July 2020 after contracting COVID-19. Read More
Reduction in the isolation period for patients with confirmed covid-19 infection
17 July 2020Media statement by Dr Zwelini Mkhize Tonight we wish to inform South Africans that the recommended isolation period for patients with confirmed Covid-19 infection is reduced from 14 to 10 days. Read More
Western Cape Health Platform Update - 16 July
16 July 2020COVID-19 numbers in the Western Cape have been stable for the past 10 days: the number of confirmed new COVID-19 cases, admissions and deaths all suggest a gentle easing in the Metro. Read More
Grabouw seamstresses benefit from Ubuntu Cloth Mask initiative
16 July 2020The Ubuntu Cloth Mask initiative has made it possible for a group of eight seamstresses in Grabouw to earn an income during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More
“My stay at Houw Hoek Hotel felt like a mini holiday”- Mariana Arends
15 July 2020Mariana Arends, a 42-year-old self-employed mother from Botrivier, came into contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case. When Mariana received the news that she is a close contact of a positive case, she had common cold and flu symptoms and was not sure... Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital Appreciation Wednesday hero: Jacques Vosloo
15 July 2020Jacques Vosloo (53), who works in the Linen Management Services at Groote Schuur, is today’s Appreciation Wednesday hero. The campaign seeks to give appreciation to ordinary heroes who are inspiring others during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More
"It was very difficult" – Drakenstein physiotherapist shares his COVID-19 journe
14 July 2020COVID-19 was a reality for Mr Malcolm Williams months before he tested positive. As a physiotherapist supporting Western Cape Government Health’s clients in Drakenstein, he immediately had to adapt his working schedule to protect the most vulnerable... Read More
Shoprite among the first to donate care packs to Brackengate facility
14 July 2020The Shoprite Group answered the call for donations to the newly completed Brackengate field hospital, part of the Hospital of Hope, by making available 330 care packs containing blankets and toiletries for COVID-19 patients. Read More
Western Cape Health COVID-19 Platform status update - 10 July
13 July 2020The health platform, whilst under some pressure, is coping with the cases requiring admission. Hospitalisation Read More
First-hand account of a healthcare worker losing her husband due to COVID-19
12 July 2020– Sister Sarah Willemse, Operational Manager of the Labour Ward at Mowbray Maternity Hospital, shares her inner feelings at losing her husband. Read More
Garden Route health staff member shares his Covid-19 experience
11 July 2020Etienne Engelbrecht (39) works at Kuyasa Clinic and is one of the more than 70 000 people in the Western Cape who contracted COVID-19. Read More
Groote Schuur Hospital sees FIVE patients discharged from ICU on one day
9 July 2020Successful high-flow nasal oxygen treatment at Groote Schuur Hospital sees FIVE patients discharged from ICU on one day Read More
Losing a loved one due to Covid-19
8 July 2020Many families across our province have had to face the tragic loss of their loved ones due to Covid-19. During the pandemic, the loss of a loved one is unfortunately complicated by the need to prevent coronavirus from spreading further. Read More
Victoria Hospital celebrates discharge of longest ventilated Covid-19 patient
7 July 2020The story of Mr. Robson Shaby is one of hope and recovery in a time of overwhelming uncertainty. The 30-year-old Malawian gentleman overcame all odds to beat Covid-19 and became one of the first (and hopefully of many) critically ill recoveries in... Read More
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