Give your child and community a better future by using the free immunisation services offered by the Western Cape Health at clinics and schools. Read More
On 23 April we celebrated World Book Day and the power reading has on a child’s development. Read More
Today, 16 April 2019, Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo will launch the R80 million upgrades to Victoria Hospital in Wynberg through a ceremonial sod turning event Read More
Statements by Nomafrench Mbombo Western Cape Ministry of Health Read More
NOTE TO EDITORS: Pictures available upon request Statement by Dr Nomafrench Mbombo Western Cape Ministry of Health Read More
STATEMENT BY DR NOMAFRENCH MBOMBO WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF HEALTH Read More
Western Cape Ministry of Health Read More
A study conducted by Tygerberg Poisons Information Centre found that there is an increase in seafood poisoning calls in autumn (March to May). In South Africa, red tides usually occur in late summer and autumn. Read More
HEALTH BUDGET 2019 Preserving patient dignity Dr Nomafrench Mbombo 2019 Department of Health Budget Speech Madame Speaker Read More
Dr Werner Viljoen, the Medical Manager at Helderberg Hospital, was called into the maternity room one day to help a patient deliver a baby. He remembers it very well as it was a rather difficult birth. Read More
On Monday, 18 March 2019, The Western Cape Health Minister, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo officially opened the newly upgraded, state of the art Vredenburg Hospital in the Saldanha Municipality. Read More
An improvement strategy for Health Services in Grabouw was discussed with residents during a public meeting held today, 7 March 2019. Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, along with senior officials for the Department of Health... Read More
Today, Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo briefed the media on the impact of violence, trauma and alcohol has on the health system. Read More
Did you know that using a condom every time you have sex, is the only way to protect yourself against HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? Read More
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) outbreak: Tygerberg Hospital’s Neonatal Service Read More
As we commemorate World Cancer Day today (4 February 2019), Western Cape Government Health teams will visit all Grade 4 girls who are nine years old and attending public schools from 5 February until 15 March to administer the first dose of the... Read More
Summer is here and with it comes the heightened risk of your child contracting diarrhoea. Read More