News and Speeches for Ministry of Health & Wellness
Victoria Hospital get R80 million upgrade to ease service load pressures
16 April 2019Today, 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
Khayelitsha shutdown negatively impacts on health services
11 April 2019Statements by Nomafrench Mbombo Western Cape Ministry of Health Read More
WCH-MEC commemorates World Health Day in Khayelitsha with a ‘Walk for Health
9 April 2019NOTE TO EDITORS: Pictures available upon request Statement by Dr Nomafrench Mbombo Western Cape Ministry of Health Read More
Gansbaai gets new clinic of over R21 million to ease service load pressures
4 April 2019STATEMENT BY DR NOMAFRENCH MBOMBO WESTERN CAPE MINISTER OF HEALTH Read More
Gansbaai gets new clinic of over R21 million to ease service load pressures
3 April 2019Western Cape Ministry of Health Read More
Beware of seafood poisoning
26 March 2019A 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 Vote 6
26 March 2019HEALTH BUDGET 2019 Preserving patient dignity Dr Nomafrench Mbombo 2019 Department of Health Budget Speech Madame Speaker Read More
Doctor’s dedication sees third generation baby delivered at Helderberg Hospital
19 March 2019Dr 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
WC Minister of Health officially opens the upgraded Vredenburg Hospital
18 March 2019On 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
Grabouw CDC to get 24hour Emergency Service and extended operating hours
7 March 2019An 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
Violence, trauma and alcohol has devastating effects on WC Health system
19 February 2019Today, 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
Sexually transmitted infections and condom awareness
11 February 2019Did 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
8 February 2019Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) outbreak: Tygerberg Hospital’s Neonatal Service Read More
HPV vaccination to tackle cervical cancer
4 February 2019As 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
Safeguard your family against tummy bugs this summer
10 January 2019Summer is here and with it comes the heightened risk of your child contracting diarrhoea. Read More
Be alert when cooling down this holiday
10 December 2018While many of us look forward to taking a well-deserved break during the December and January school holiday, everyone should be on high alert and vigilant when around water. Read More
Wash hands regularly: Your health is in your hands
4 December 2018The simple yet effective act of washing your hands with water and soap is the first step in preventing the spread of disease-causing germs. Regular hand washing plays an important role in disease prevention since 80% of germs are spread from our... Read More
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