News and Speeches for Ministry of Health & Wellness
Donate Breast Milk to Save a Life
9 March 2017Breast milk offers premature babies the best possible nutrition and protection essential for their survival. Read More
Michael Mapongwana CDC Maternal and Child Health Unit Opening
7 March 2017Due to the ever increasing number of patients, space constraints and less than desirable working conditions, the Western Cape Government Health decided to upgrade the Maternity Health Unit at Michael Mapongwana Community Day Centre. Read More
Employment Accessibility for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities a Necessity
3 March 2017Although regulation promotes equal employment opportunities for persons with intellectual disabilities, these opportunities remain limited. Read More
Meet the new Eden District Health Council
2 March 2017The newly elected District Health Council for the Eden district held their first meeting in George on 24 February 2017. One of the main functions of the Council, appointed by the Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr. Read More
Men’s Health Services: Reaching out to men in Khayelitsha
23 February 2017Boys don’t cry… That’s the myth many men have been raised with. Some men believe that seeking health care assistance has a direct impact on their masculinity and thus only seek medical assistance when they are sick or injured. Going for frequent... Read More
Western Cape Health Minister opening the improved Bothasig Clinic
22 February 2017Western Cape Health Minister opening the improved Bothasig Clinic Western Cape Health Minister, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo officially opened the expanded Bothasig Community Day Clinic, during a visit on Wednesday 22 February. Read More
Health: State of the Province 2017
21 February 2017Mama uSomlomo ohleniphekileyo Ohloniphekileyo Premier kwiphondo lentshona Koloni, Ahloniphekileyo amalungu epalamente yase Ntshona Koloni kunye nabaphathsiwa, Iiindwendwe, indwalutho nezidwangube ezizozimasa lengqungquthela Members of the... Read More
Beating Measles, 1 child at a time
20 February 2017There are currently 9 confirmed cases of measles and all patients have been treated and are recovering. In an effort to prevent any more people from contracting the illness, the Western Cape Department of Health is acting in line with World Health... Read More
What is mealses - FAQ
14 February 2017Almost teh world over people know that measles is an infectious illness and that one needs to be vaccinated - Do you have more questions? Have a look at the FAQ, for your convienience it is available in all 3 languages. Read More
Emergency Healthcare Service (24 hours) Offered at Du Noon CHC
6 February 2017The Du Noon Community Health Centre (CHC) which has been providing a healthcare service since December 2014 and is situated in Potsdam Road, Killarney Gardens, is officially offering a 24 hour emergency service as of Monday 6 February 2017 to an... Read More
Oversight Visit to Central Karoo Health Facilities
27 January 2017Oversight visit to health facilities Read More
Prince Albert Health Facilities
27 January 2017On Wednesday, 25 January, Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo visited the Prince Albert Health facilities as part of her oversight visits to the Central Karoo district. Read More
Make your Child's Health a Priority
27 January 2017Fourty-six children were entered into the Baby Competition held by Blanco Clinic in partnership with the United Reformed Church in Blanco. The aim of the competition was to promote the health of children and to educate parents on the different... Read More
Clear Vision leads to improved learner outcomes
20 January 2017During this current financial year, the Cape Winelands District of Western Cape Government Health has provided 3 840 pairs of spectacles to children in the area, about 10 % of these glasses were for high prescription spectacles. It is estimated... Read More
New Medical Manager for Hessequa Health Services
18 January 2017Doctor Gideon van Tonder has been at the helm as medical manager for public health services in the Hessequa sub-district since the beginning of January. Read More
New Years Babies 2017
3 January 2017Western Cape Government Health is proud to announce the birth of 109 babies as reported by public health facilities throughout the Western Cape on New Year’s Day 2017. Read More
Christmas Babies 2016
26 December 2016The Western Cape Government Health is proud to announce that sixty-three babies were born on Christmas Day 2016 as reported by public health facilities throughout the Western Cape. Read More
Santa spreads joy at Red Cross Children’s Hospital
15 December 2016Christmas came early to the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital when Father Christmas took time out from his exhaustive schedule to spread some festive cheer during a surprise visit to the hospital at their annual Christmas Parade on 15... Read More
Keep Toy Safety in mind this Holiday Season
7 December 2016Toys are important in helping children learn and develop, but can also cause injuries, some of which can be fatal. Read More
Cardiac Partnership ensures Life-saving Surgery for 50 Patients
25 November 2016Eleven-year-old Dale Martiens, from Delft, is able to run, exercise and live a relatively normal life after undergoing cardiac surgery at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital earlier this month. Read More
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