News and Speeches for Ministry of Health & Wellness
Leewenhof Business Breakfast
11 February 2015A very good morning to the Premier of the Western Cape, Helen Zille. Thank you for opening up your home and hosting us this morning. Read More
Men’s Sexual Health
10 February 2015The two best ways that men can ensure their sexual health and protect themselves and their loved ones from STI & HIV is to condomise, and be medically circumcised. Read More
Living with Congenital Heart Disease
7 February 2015Thaakirah Matthews (4) was three months old in 2011 when her mother, Raadhiyah, took her to the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital for severe diarrhoea. What started as a medical condition soon turned into an experience that her parents will... Read More
Catching up on Child Wellness
5 February 2015Western Cape Government Health will embark on an immunisation catch-up drive during the week of 7 to 13 February 2015. The catch-up is aimed specifically at those children under five years, who, for whatever reason, may have missed any of their... Read More
Tips to stay cool and hydrated during the summer heat
21 January 2015In response to the weather office’s warning of very hot weather for the next few weeks, the start of school athletics programmes and the harvest season being full swing, Western Cape Government Health is reminding people of the following guidelines... Read More
Western Cape Government Health Geared for Emergencies During Festive Season
19 December 2014Statistics have shown that during the Festive Season, not only do motor vehicle accidents increase but the number of visitors to Emergency Centres due to festivity related injuries also show an upward trend. Read More
Santa brings Christmas Magic to Red Cross Children’s Hospital
18 December 2014Father Christmas took time out from his busy schedule to make an early annual visit to the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital on 18 December 2014. Read More
Red Cross Honours 50 Dedicated Employees at Long Service Awards
8 December 2014Dedicated employees, who have been working for Western Cape Government Health for 20, 30 and 40 years, were honoured at a special Long Service Awards ceremony at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital on 8 December 2014. Read More
HealthNet Fleet Gains Ten Tailor-made Wheelchair Patient Transporters
2 December 2014This morning, ahead of the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities being commemorated tomorrow, the Western Cape Minister of Health, Theuns Botha, viewed the new wheelchair patient transporters that have been added to the... Read More
Khayelitsha Hospital Thuthuzela Care Centre
1 December 2014Support For Abuse Victims At Khayelitsha Hospital Read More
Western Cape ART-Adherence Treatment Clubs and Preventative Therapy for Newborns
1 December 2014Based on the various challenges faced by Youth and Men, who feel that health services are not geared to meet their needs, or feel discriminated against by staff, Western Cape Government Health decided to make these two groups the focal point for... Read More
HERMANUS COMMUNITY DAY CENTRE NEARING COMPLETION
18 November 2014The eco-friendly Hermanus Community Day Centre(CDC) is nearing completion and is expected to open its doors early next year. Read More
World Diabetes Day: Living with Diabetes
14 November 2014Diabetes was the leading cause of death in the Western Cape accounting for 3 114 (6,7%) deaths in 2012 (Statistics SA report Mortality and causes of death in South Africa, 2012: Findings from death notification).The report also revealed that... Read More
Unveiling of R70 milion renovated Hermanus Hospital
14 November 2014Today (Friday, 14 November 2014) Western Cape Minister of Health, Mr Theuns Botha unveiled a plaque to officially open Hermanus Hospital. The hospital has undergone R 70 million revitalization project which has transformed it from a fourty-seven bed... Read More
2014 Provincial Cecilia Makiwane Nurse's Recognition Award Ceremony
11 November 2014The Western Cape Government Health held its annual Cecilia Makiwane Nursing Recognition Award ceremony on 10 November 2014 at the Stellenbosch Town Hall, Stellenbosch. This is an initiative to honor nurses for their valued contribution within the... Read More
Day of Remembrance Celebrated at Red Cross
7 November 2014The Children’s Hospital Trust celebrated its annual Day of Remembrance on 7 November 2014 to commemorate the World War II servicemen and veterans who donated two days of their pay towards what was to become the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s... Read More
The Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre turns 10.
6 November 2014The Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre (WCRC) is celebrating 10 years of service to the public. Read More
The Western Cape Government Provincial Cecilia Makiwane Nursing Award Nominees
6 November 2014It is with the greatest of pride that the Department introduces the Western Cape Government Health Provincial Cecilia Makiwane Nursing Award 2014 nominees. Read More
Intervention That Will Leverage More Joint Replacement Surgeries
6 November 2014The Western Cape Health Minister, Theuns Botha, today announced an innovative intervention to address the problem of long waiting lists for hip- and knee replacements. Read More
Two New Wards for George Hospital
3 November 2014Two new wards at George Hospital were officially opened on 24 October 2014 during a formal ceremony attended by staff and the community. The hospital boasts a new Psychiatric Ward as well as a Family Medicine Ward. Read More
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