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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

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OPENS THE NEW PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OPENS THE NEW HEUNINGVLEI COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE CENTRE HEUNINGVLEI COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE CENTRE

Dec 7, 2022DenverFitzpatrickPress Releases

Today Premier Dr. Zamani Saul together with the MEC responsible for Health, Mr. Maruping Lekwene officially opened the Heuningvlei Community Health Care Centre which is set to benefit about 4 000 community members from Heuningvlei, Shalaneng, Makhubung, Gamagou, Gatsejwane, Lokaleng as well as the surrounding farming areas. Premier in his input thanked all stakeholders who

SIOC-CDT DONATED OPHTHALMOLOGY EQUIPMENT AND ASSISTIVE DEVICES TO THE ROBERT MANGALISO SOBUKWE HOSPITAL

Dec 7, 2022DenverFitzpatrickPress Releases

The SIOC-CDT donated Ophthalmology equipment and assistive devices to the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe hospital. These equipment are valued at R 3 660 271 and comprise of; – , Ophthalmology equipment (SD-OCT system, Oculus Pentacam, Corneal cross linking, Handheld autokeratometer, Digital imaging slit lamp, Cataract surgical set), Hearing Aids, walking Aids, wheel chairs and cushions, Audiology

CERTIFICATION CEREMONY OF 99 POST BASIC PHARMACY ASSISTANTS FOR THE NORTHERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

Nov 30, 2022DenverFitzpatrickPress Releases

To : All Media Institutions Date : 30 November 2022 CERTIFICATION CEREMONY OF 99 POST BASIC PHARMACY ASSISTANTS FOR THE NORTHERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. In our continued effort to produce more pharmacy assistants in the Province, the Northern Cape Department of Health in collaboration with SJ Buys Academy hosted the graduation celebrations of ninety-nine

NORTHERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HOSTED A SUCCESSFUL MOVE FOR HEALTH CAMPAIGN IN TSINENG, JOE MOROLONG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY.

Nov 29, 2022DenverFitzpatrickPress Releases

To : All Media Institutions Date : 29 November 2022 NORTHERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HOSTED A SUCCESSFUL MOVE FOR HEALTH CAMPAIGN IN TSINENG, JOE MOROLONG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY. As part of our continued efforts to promote physical activity, nutrition and healthy lifestyle, the Northern Cape Health MEC, Maruping Lekwene celebrated the move for health campaign

VODACOM EMS CALL CENTRE LAUNCH

Nov 25, 2022DenverFitzpatrickPress Releases

Vodacom Media Release Vodacom launches first-of-its-kind public healthcare services solution in Northern Cape province KIMBERLEY – Vodacom has launched a cutting-edge patient engagement solution which includes a computer-aided emergency services dispatch system, a first for South Africa’s public healthcare sector.Together with the Northern Cape Department of Health, and under the leadership of the acting head

MEC LEKWENE OBSERVES THE 2022 WORLD RADIOGRAPHY DAY

Nov 9, 2022DenverFitzpatrickPress Releases

To: All Media Institutions MEC LEKWENE OBSERVES THE 2022 WORLD RADIOGRAPHY DAY As part of the Department’s programme to create awareness on World Radiography day about the benefits of medical imaging, the Northern Cape Health MEC, Mr. Maruping Lekwene today urges members of the community to always dedicate time (once in a while) to visit

NORTHERN CAPE HEALTH DEPARTMENT REMAINS COMMITTED TOWARDS ADDRESSING SURGICAL BACKLOGS IN THE PROVINCE, BEFORE THE FESTIVE SEASON.

Nov 2, 2022DenverFitzpatrickPress Releases

To: All Media Institutions Date: 02 November 2022 NORTHERN CAPE HEALTH DEPARTMENT REMAINS COMMITTED TOWARDS ADDRESSING SURGICAL BACKLOGS IN THE PROVINCE, BEFORE THE FESTIVE SEASON. As part of our commitment to deal more systematically with the backlog of surgeries in the Province, the Provincial Health Department is pleased to note that the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe