News and Speeches for Ministry of Health & Wellness
Red Cross Children’s Hospital celebrates World Cancer Day
4 February 2020The Western Cape Government (WCGH) is committed to decreasing preventable deaths by raising awareness and education about the global impact of cancer. Read More
Western Cape prepared for Coronavirus
2 February 2020Following the announcement by the World Health Organisation to declare the recent 2019-Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak in China as a global public health emergency, the Western Cape Government Health would like to reiterate that the province... Read More
Update: Coronavirus Outbreak
30 January 2020Media Alert : No cases of Coronavirus in South Africa Read More
Western Cape Government Health monitoring developments of Coronavirus outbreak
24 January 2020Western Cape Government Health is closely monitoring the developments of the novel coronavirus outbreak in China. The World Health Organisation (WHO) regularly issues updates on the situation. No cases of the Coronavirus have been reported in South... Read More
Pledge to protect EMS staff
24 January 2020The Western Cape Government Health (WCGH) is encouraging members of the public to pledge to stand by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff who risk their lives every day to save lives. Read More
Support school-based vaccination programme in the Western Cape
20 January 2020The Western Cape Government Health (WCGH) is encouraging parents and caregivers to support its school-based vaccination programme. Read More
Give your child the best opportunity to learn and be healthy this year.
17 January 2020Good nutrition must be supported by good health support. Read More
Beat the heat
17 January 2020Take extra precaution to stay hydrated during the exceptionally hot conditions across the Western Cape. Severe heat and not drinking enough fluids can lead to dehydration and heatstroke. This could be fatal! Read More
Lunch boxes: 198 opportunities for a healthy child
14 January 2020Did you know that a healthy snack at school plays a major role in your child’s ability to concentrate and participate at school? This year you have about 198 opportunities to pack a healthy lunch box for your child. Read More
22 babies born on New Year’s Day in public health facilities
1 January 2020On 1 January 2019 (New Year’s Day), the births of 22 babies* have been reported by public health facilities throughout the Western Cape, comprising 10 boys and 12 girls. Read More
New Year's Day Babies 2020 (as of 14:00)
1 January 202058 babies born on New Year’s Day in public health facilities (as of 14:00) On 1 January 2019 (New Year’s Day), the births of 58 babies* have been reported by public health facilities throughout the Western Cape, comprising 32 boys and 26 girls. Read More
42 babies born on Christmas Day in public health facilities
25 December 2019On 25 December 2019 (Christmas Day), the births of 42 babies* have been reported by public health facilities throughout the Western Cape, comprising of 23 boys and 19 girls. Read More
Christmas babies 2019 (as of 14:00)
25 December 201991 babies born on Christmas Day in public health facilities (as of 14:00) On 25 December 2019 (Christmas Day), the births of 91 babies* have been reported by public health facilities throughout the Western Cape, comprising of 66 boys and 25 girls. Read More
Whole of society approach to EMS emergencies
11 December 2019Today (11 December 2019), Western Cape Minister of Health Dr Nomafrench Mbombo acknowledged a number of Emergency First Aid Responders (EFAR) volunteers in the Cape Metropole for their contributions to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) service... Read More
The season to be alert for childhood diarrhea
10 December 2019During the 2018/2019 paediatric surge season, which is the period from November to May every year, the Western Cape Government Health reported that 1.3% of children under the age of five years old were treated at Primary Health Care facilities (PHC... Read More
Have a heart and support those children in need of care
5 December 2019The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) is appealing to members of the public to reach out to children, and to prioritise the safety of children under their care ahead of the upcoming festive season. Read More
Touwsranten youth had a blast
2 December 2019Touwsranten was the place to be on 28 November 2019. A stage, DJ, music, dancing, numerous stalls and give-aways made for a great World AIDS Day and B-Wise event. Read More
Be ballsy and get checked for prostate and testicular cancer
21 November 2019By doing the #FafChallenge during November and going for a screening for testicular cancer, our Springbok Rugby World Cup Champions are highlighting how important it is for men of all ages to go for regular health check-ups. Read More
Proudly Diabetic Patient Lives Life to the Fullest
15 November 2019I don’t call myself diabetic, I call myself “proudly Diabetic.” Grassy Park resident, Mr. Martin Van Gee, has been living with Diabetes Mellitus for 36 years. Read More
Spotlight on Diabetes
13 November 2019You might have heard or read about diabetes, or you know someone with diabetes, or perhaps you have diabetes. Much has been done to raise awareness of the impact that diabetes has on the individual and family. Read More
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