News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
New Year’s resolutions for your health
29 January 2016Once the champagne corks have been popped to welcome in the new year, you often hear people name their resolutions for the new year. Some want to lose weight, others want to tick off an item on their bucket list or another vows to tighten their... Read More
Update On Typhoid Cases Confirmed in Western Cape
29 January 2016An update on the current status of Typhoid Fever in the Western Cape and the media statement issued on 28 January 2016: Update 29 January 2016: Typhoid fever Read More
Play It Cool With Lunch Box Ideas
28 January 2016For some kids, first and second break are the best school periods on the daily timetable. It is a time for playing with friends and when they can move around the school grounds carefree. It is also a time to open lunch boxes and see what is packed... Read More
Update on Several Meningitis Cases Reported in Mossel Bay
28 January 2016An update on the current status of Enteroviral Meningitis in the Western Cape and the media statement issued on 28 January 2016: Current status: Update 29 January 2016 Read More
Equine Therapy piloted at Valkenberg Hospital
13 January 2016With similar social and responsive behaviour to humans, horses have been noted to be a hugely beneficial mechanism used in therapy sessions for individuals with a variety of emotional and mental health issues. Read More
2016 Health Resolutions: Building a healthier Western Cape
13 January 2016WESTERN CAPE MINISTRY OF HEALTH 2016 2016 Health Resolutions: Building a healthier Western Cape Read More
New years' babies 2016
3 January 2016Western Cape Government Health is proud to announce the birth of 162 babies as reported by public health facilities throughout the Western Cape on New Year’s Day. Read More
Christmas Babies 2015
26 December 2015Western Cape Government Health is honoured to announce the birth of 189 babies as reported by public health facilities throughout the Western Cape by 12:00 on 26 December 2015. Read More
Emergency Centres Taking Strain in Western Cape
23 December 2015Emergencies are never scheduled. In fact, they often come at the most inconvenient of times – especially during the Festive Season when roads are packed with motorists going on holiday when the province experiences a dramatic influx of people. Read More
Christmas comes early to Red Cross Children’s Hospital
17 December 2015Christmas came early to the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital when Father Christmas took time out from his busy schedule to visit the hospital on 17 December 2015 to spread some festive cheer during their annual Christmas Parade. Read More
Western Cape Health unveils emergency services plans for the festive season
10 December 2015STATEMENT BY DR NOMAFRENCH MBOMBO WESTERN CAPE MINISTRY OF HEALTH DATE: 10 December 2015 Western Cape Health unveils emergency services plans for the festive season Read More
Keep Safe from Poison this Holiday Season
10 December 2015From fertiliser to makeup and medicines, potentially poisonous items show up everywhere, especially throughout our homes. Read More
Mens Sexual Health: Condomise and Circumcise
9 December 2015The two best ways for men to ensure their sexual health and to protect themselves and their loved ones from STIs and HIV, is to condomise and be medically circumcised. Read More
Prevent Diving Accidents and Drownings this Holiday Season
7 December 2015The holiday season is upon us, a time when vacationers will make their way to beaches, tidal pools, swimming pools and other swimming facilities. It is also the busiest time for Acute Post-traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries. Read More
“AIDS Free Generation by 2030”
1 December 2015A new strategy aimed at bringing about an HIV free generation called the ’90 90 90’ strategy was unveiled by UNAIDS and adopted by South Africa. Read More
Diabetes Awareness Month: Fighting Diabetes through focusing on wellness
24 November 2015STATEMENT BY DR NOMAFRENCH MBOMBO Western Cape Ministry of Health Date: 24 November 2015 Diabetes Awareness Month: Fighting Diabetes through focusing on wellness Release: immediate Read More
Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital Celebrates Day of Remembrance
11 November 2015Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital honoured it's founders at the annual Day of Remembrance Celebration on 11 November 2015, held to commemorate the World War II servicemen and veterans who donated two days of their pay towards what was to... Read More
PAARL HOSPITAL TO RECEIVE NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART R35 MILLION PSYCHIATRIC BUILDING
10 November 201510 November 2015 JOINT STATEMENT BY DR NOMAFRENCH MBOMBO AND MR DONALD GRANT PAARL HOSPITAL TO RECEIVE NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART R35 MILLION PSYCHIATRIC BUILDING Read More
Provincial Cecilia Makiwane Nurse’s Recognition Award 2015
9 November 2015The Western Cape Government Health held its annual Cecilia Makiwane Nursing Awards ceremony on 06 November 2014 at the Stellenbosch Town Hall, Stellenbosch. The CMA awards honour, celebrate and value nurses for their contribution within the... Read More
Breast Cancer the leading cause of death among women
26 October 2015STATEMENT BY DR NOMAFRENCH MBOMBO WESTERN CAPE MINISTRY OF HEALTH Read More
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