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A FRUITFUL INDUCTION AND ORIENTATION WORKSHOP FOR 250 MEMBERS APPOINTED TO SERVE ON THE HOSPITAL BOARDS AND CLINIC COMMITTEES IN THE BROADER ZF MGCAWU DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY.

May 26, 2023DenverFitzpatrickNews and Events

Today, the Northern Cape Department of Health hosted a successful Induction and Orientation for newly appointed members to serve on the health governance structures at the Tol-Speelman Civic Centre in Upington, ZF Mgcawu District. Among those attending the session, includes; – Northern Cape Health MEC, Mr Maruping Lekwene, Executive Mayors and Speakers of municipalities, Ward Councillors

NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT COMMEMORATES PROVINCIAL TB DAY IN WRENCHVILLE, JOHN TAOLO GAETSEWE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY.

Apr 27, 2023DenverFitzpatrickNews and Events

As part of governments’ intervention programme to catch up, restore and strengthen health services to reach thousands of TB patients missing-out on the life-saving treatment, the Northern Cape Provincial Government today held this year’s Provincial Tuberculosis (TB) Commemoration event in Wrenchville, to raise awareness on

1.1 KM MARCH AGAINST ILLEGAL ABORTIONS

Apr 14, 2023DenverFitzpatrickNews and Events

Deputy Minister of Health Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, MEC for Health in the Northern Cape, Mr Maruping Lekwene, Acting HOD for Health in the Northern Cape, Dr Dion Theys and students from institutions around Kimberley taking part in a 1.1km march against illegal abortions followed by an aerobics session led by Sol Plaatje University’s coach Katleho

A SUCCESSFUL DIALOGUE WITH YOUNG PEOPLE ON SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN KIMBERLEY.

Apr 14, 2023DenverFitzpatrickNews and Events

As part of raising awareness about the importance accessing reproductive health services to prevent both unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases, the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo together with the Health MEC, Mr Maruping Lekwene joined Students from Phatsimang TVET College, City Campus and Sol Plaatje University in a dialogue centred around

NORTHERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SIOC-CDT LAUNCH NEWLY REVAMPED POSTMASBURG HOSPITAL THEATRE

Mar 20, 2023DenverFitzpatrickPress Releases

The Northern Cape Department of Health has once again partnered with the Sishen Iron Ore Company Community Development Trust (SIOC-CDT) and Anglo American Kolomela Mine to bring much needed upgrades to health care facilities in an effort to improve health care services. Today, the MEC for Health in the Northern Cape, Mr Maruping Lekwene together

OVERSIGHT VISIT BY HEALTH MEC, MR MARUPING LEKWENE TO MONITOR HEALTH SERVICES IN SOL PLAATJE LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.

Mar 12, 2023DenverFitzpatrickNews and Events

Following the public service strike action impacting on service delivery, the Northern Cape Health MEC, Mr Maruping Lekwene conducted an oversight visit to monitor health services delivery in the Sol-plaatje local municipality. The MEC was accompanied by Acting HoD, Mr Riaan Strydom; Head of Ministry for Health, Ms Nonceba Moleleki and senior management in the

OVERSIGHT VISIT BY NORTHERN CAPE HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TO MONITOR THE ROLL OUT OF MEASLES AND HPV CAMPAIGN IN CALVINIA.

Mar 1, 2023DenverFitzpatrickNews and Events

As part of our Integrated School Health Programme (ISHP) to mobilise communities to support the inoculation of children for Human Pappilomavirus and Measles, the Northern Cape Health MEC, Mr Maruping Lekwene and Education MEC, Mr Zolile Monakali conducted an oversight visit to monitor the vaccination programme at Hantam High School in the Hantam local

JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT BY THE NORTHERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND EDUCATION ON THE ROLL-OUT OF MEASLES CAMPAIGN AND VITAMIN-A AND DEWORMING CATCH-UP IN SCHOOLS AND ECD CENTRES ACROSS THE PROVINCE.

Feb 7, 2023DenverFitzpatrickPress Releases

As part of Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) towards contributing to the herd immunity of the Northern Cape Community and well-being of learners in schools. Today, the Northern Cape Health MEC, Mr. Maruping Lekwene together with the Education MEC, Mr. Zolile Monakali conducted an oversight visit at Roodepan and St Peters Primary School in Kimberley,

THE NORTHERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WARNS THE PUBLIC ABOUT HEAT STROKE

Jan 25, 2023DenverFitzpatrickPress Releases

The Northern Cape Department of Health warns the public about heat stroke. Heat stroke is a condition presenting as fever and often unconsciousness, caused by failure of body's temperature-regulating mechanism when exposed to excessive high temperatures. Signs & symptoms of heat exhaustion maybe nausea, vomiting, fatigue, weakness, headache headaches, muscle cramps & aches as well

WELCOMING CEREMONY OF 236 MEDICAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Jan 11, 2023DenverFitzpatrickPress Releases

The Northern Cape Department of Health hosted a Welcoming Ceremony of 236 Medical Interns and Community Service Professionals at Horseshoe Motel in Kimberley. The welcome ceremony was graced by the presence of the Provincial Health MEC, Mr Maruping Lekwene and Senior management of the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe hospital. This event is as a result