News and Speeches for Ministry of Health & Wellness
Alert on rabies risk along the Western Cape coast: be cautious
27 June 2024Alert on rabies risk along the Western Cape coast: High-risk individuals are urged to be cautious Read More
Vaccination remains the best protection against severe flu this year
26 June 2024The Western Cape is currently experiencing the peak of the annual influenza or flu season as the virus circulates in communities. Read More
To our youth: Let’s keep you healthy to help you reach your goals
25 June 2024Being a young person brings many new opportunities: making decisions about your style, picking subjects in school that could shape your career, new relationships with people, figuring out who you are and what you stand for. Read More
Let’s work together to keep healthy and safe this winter
19 June 2024The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is prioritising the health and safety of all patients during this cold season. With winter upon us, many people are navigating healthcare facilities visits amidst cold and wet conditions. Read More
Welcome Minister Mireille Wenger
19 June 2024We are excited to welcome Ms Mireille Wenger as the Minister for the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. Read More
Fueling wellness: Dietitians at the heart of healthy communities
6 June 2024Dietitians stand at the forefront of public health initiatives, championing wellness and healthy living for all people. Read More
PUBLIC NOTICE: Reed Street CDC Dental Clinic reopens
6 June 2024The Reed Street CDC Dental Clinic in Bellville has resumed its services after a temporary closure caused by heavy rainfall. Following mop-up operations, we have successfully restored our services to ensure continued access to dental care for the... Read More
Dietitians play an important role in your health journey
5 June 2024Healthcare providers within the public healthcare system treat many people accessing services living with either a single or multimorbidity of chronic illnesses in the Western Cape. Read More
Supporting children born with clubfoot in the Western Cape
3 June 2024On World Clubfoot Day, 03 June 2024, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is raising global awareness about clubfoot, a treatable birth defect. This day is of specific significance in South Africa, where around 2000 children are born... Read More
Protect our children from smoking or vaping
31 May 2024The message from the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness on World No Tobacco Day (31 May 2024) is that it is never too late to quit smoking and vaping. Read More
PUBLIC NOTICE: Bothasig CDC staff to move services to newly extended building
22 May 2024Construction at the Bothasig Community Day Centre (CDC) has been completed and healthcare workers are gearing up to move selected services into the newly extended building. Read More
World Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Day: IBD has no borders
19 May 2024Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a condition whereby your immune cells attack your gastrointestinal tract (the area of the body where digestion takes place). There are two types - ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease. Read More
World Hypertension Day: Get your blood pressure checked at a healthcare facility
17 May 2024World Hypertension Day: Get your blood pressure checked at a healthcare facility regularly Read More
Cutting-edge unit donation enhancing community oral healthcare, dental education
9 May 2024Cutting-edge unit donation to enhance community oral healthcare, dental education Read More
Tygerberg and Groote Schuur Hospital surgical robots perform over 600 surgeries
3 May 2024Tygerberg and Groote Schuur Hospital surgical robots perform more than 600 surgeries since 2022 Read More
State-of-the-art Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute nears completion
25 April 2024State-of-the-art Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute nears completion, performed more than 4 700 postmortems in 2023/24 Read More
Painting with purpose: Youth Zone healthcare facility opens in Bellville South
18 April 2024Painting with purpose: New Youth Zone healthcare facility opens in Bellville South Read More
R279 million of Acute Psychiatric Unit projects currently under construction
18 April 2024R279 million of Acute Psychiatric Unit projects currently under construction in the Western Cape Read More
Tygerberg Hospital: Using Tootsie-Roll Technique to plug a leaky heart valve
15 April 2024Another milestone for Tygerberg Hospital: Using Tootsie-Roll Technique to plug a leaky heart valve Read More
National health budget cut: What does this mean for the Western Cape?
10 April 2024There have been many questions regarding the national public sector budget shortfall and how it will impact health services in the Western Cape. The public health system will remain under pressure for the next 3 to 5 years as a result of significant... Read More
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