News and Speeches for Ministry of Health & Wellness
Vredendal Hospital facility for survivors of sexual assault
12 August 2019Vredendal Hospital in the West Coast District recently had the assistance of the NPO Matla a Bana to create a child friendly reporting facility at the hospital for survivors of sexual assault. Read More
International Women’s Day – You matter, take care of your health
7 August 2019Finding balance between work and family life in a fast-paced environment can place significant pressure on women, affecting their mental and physical health. Read More
WCGHealth welcomes the signing of the Presidential Health Compact
30 July 2019The Western Cape Government welcomes the signing of the Presidential Health Compact by President Ramaphosa and Health Minister Mkhize on 25 July 2019 Read More
Media Altert: WCGHealth welcomes the signing of the Presidential Health Compact.
26 July 2019Media Alert Western Cape Ministry of Health The Western Cape Government Health welcomes the signing of the Presidential Health Compact. Read More
Mandela Day Surgeries Project 2019
17 July 2019Mandela Day Surgeries Project restores quality and dignity of life to 250 patients For the past three years, the Western Cape Department of Health and its valued partners, have brought life-changing experiences to the lives of hundreds of... Read More
Media Alert: R281 m Observatory Forensic Pathology Facility.
8 July 2019Western Cape Minister of Health to Conduct Construction Oversight Inspection of a R281 m Observatory Forensic Pathology Facility. Read More
Media Alert: New Spokesperson for Minister of Health
27 June 2019As of today, 27 June 2019, the Spokesperson for the Minister of Health, Dr. Nomafrench Mbombo, will be Ms Nomawethu Sbukwana. She can be reached on: Cell: 083 893 5200 Read More
WCGH set to improve the lives of another 250 patients : Mandela Day Project
27 June 2019Ten lives are changed for every one year of our democracy - Department set to improve the lives of another 250 patients through its Mandela Day Surgery Project Read More
WCCPA pays tribute to Dr Leila Joan Arens (silber)
12 June 2019The Western Cape Cerebral Palsy Association (WCCPA) unveiled a commemorative plaque in honour of Dr Leila Arens at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, in Cape Town, on 12 June 2019. Read More
Public Notice
11 June 2019Construction of new Emergency Centre for Helderberg Hospital Helderberg Hospital is currently undergoing construction of its Emergency Centre (EC) as part of a R40 million upgrade. The upgrade is scheduled to be completed in March 2020. Read More
Western Cape College of Nursing international nurses day
30 May 2019Minister of Health in the Western Cape, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, will deliver the keynote address at the Western Cape College of Nursing’s (WCCN) International Nurses Day Celebration. Minister Mbombo will recognise nurses for the critical role they... Read More
Media Release : Love your lungs: Don’t take your life for granted
29 May 2019Annually on 31 May, the World Health Organisation and global partners celebrate World No-Tobacco Day by raising awareness on the harmful and deadly effects of tobacco use and to discourage the use of tobacco in any form. Read More
Kangaroo Mother Care saves lives and reduces costs to healthcare
20 May 2019The International Kangaroo Mother Care Awareness Day is a global event which is celebrated on the 15 May annually by parents, communities, organisations and healthcare institutions that appreciate and acknowledge the benefits of Kangaroo Mother Care... Read More
Vaccines work! Care for your children and your community
25 April 2019Give 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
Importance of reading for a child’s development
24 April 2019On 23 April we celebrated World Book Day and the power reading has on a child’s development. Read More
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