News and Speeches for Ministry of Health & Wellness
Easter Bunny makes special visit to Red Cross Children’s Hospital
24 March 2016With Easter just around the corner, young patients at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital received an egg-stra special treat when the Easter Bunny arrived a few days early to make a special visit to the hospital on 24 March 2016. Read More
Minister Nomafrench Mbombo Budget Speech 2016
18 March 2016The following speech extract was delivered by Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, the Western Cape Minister of Health, during the Vote 6 Budget Debate in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament on 18 March 2016. Read More
Hypertension: A Silent Killer
16 March 2016Hypertension is known as the silent killer since most people do not have any symptoms. In some cases hypertension causes symptoms such as headache, shortness of breath, dizziness, chest pain, palpitations of the heart and nose bleeds. Read More
Buddy – A friend that helps kids beat TB
7 March 2016Western Cape Government Health at Brewelskloof TB Hospital in Worcester, together with partners, USAID TB CareII today introduced a new character, called Buddy aimed at helping children to recover. Read More
New pharmaceutical management system implemented at TC Newman
24 February 2016Western Cape Government Health at TC Newman is currently implementing a new electronic inventory and dispensing programme. Read More
Western Cape Government Introduces First 1000 Days Campaign
17 February 2016The provincial government’s First 1000 Days project was launched today by Western Cape Minister of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, and Minister of Social Development, Adv. Albert Fritz. Read More
HPV Vaccination Campaign 2016 Starts Today
16 February 2016Western Cape Government Health immunises all children free of charge. These immunisations are in line with international guidelines, which aim to eradicate harmful illnesses that, if contracted can cause death. Read More
Wellness Mobile Initiative Improves Access to Healthcare
11 February 2016The Western Cape Government (WCG) continues to deliver on healthcare and improved quality education by reducing barriers to health access through the School Health Wellness Mobile initiative. Read More
New Patient Administrative (AR) and Billing system at Prince Albert Hospital
5 February 2016The Clinicom and AR (Billing) systems were implemented at Prince Albert Hospital on Sunday 31 January 2016. These systems replaced the previous system that was used at the hospital. Read More
We Can All Contribute to Minimising the Risk of Cancer
1 February 2016World Cancer Day is highlighted internationally on the 4 February annually. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a multi-faceted approach is needed to reduce the risk of cancer, which includes nutrition, physical activity and body... Read More
New Year’s resolutions for your health
29 January 2016Once the champagne corks have been popped to welcome in the new year, you often hear people name their resolutions for the new year. Some want to lose weight, others want to tick off an item on their bucket list or another vows to tighten their... Read More
Update On Typhoid Cases Confirmed in Western Cape
29 January 2016An update on the current status of Typhoid Fever in the Western Cape and the media statement issued on 28 January 2016: Update 29 January 2016: Typhoid fever Read More
Play It Cool With Lunch Box Ideas
28 January 2016For some kids, first and second break are the best school periods on the daily timetable. It is a time for playing with friends and when they can move around the school grounds carefree. It is also a time to open lunch boxes and see what is packed... Read More
Update on Several Meningitis Cases Reported in Mossel Bay
28 January 2016An update on the current status of Enteroviral Meningitis in the Western Cape and the media statement issued on 28 January 2016: Current status: Update 29 January 2016 Read More
Equine Therapy piloted at Valkenberg Hospital
13 January 2016With similar social and responsive behaviour to humans, horses have been noted to be a hugely beneficial mechanism used in therapy sessions for individuals with a variety of emotional and mental health issues. Read More
2016 Health Resolutions: Building a healthier Western Cape
13 January 2016WESTERN CAPE MINISTRY OF HEALTH 2016 2016 Health Resolutions: Building a healthier Western Cape Read More
New years' babies 2016
3 January 2016Western Cape Government Health is proud to announce the birth of 162 babies as reported by public health facilities throughout the Western Cape on New Year’s Day. Read More
Christmas Babies 2015
26 December 2015Western Cape Government Health is honoured to announce the birth of 189 babies as reported by public health facilities throughout the Western Cape by 12:00 on 26 December 2015. Read More
Emergency Centres Taking Strain in Western Cape
23 December 2015Emergencies are never scheduled. In fact, they often come at the most inconvenient of times – especially during the Festive Season when roads are packed with motorists going on holiday when the province experiences a dramatic influx of people. Read More
Christmas comes early to Red Cross Children’s Hospital
17 December 2015Christmas came early to the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital when Father Christmas took time out from his busy schedule to visit the hospital on 17 December 2015 to spread some festive cheer during their annual Christmas Parade. Read More
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