Download logoWorld Cancer Day is commemorated worldwide on 4 February. According to the World Health Organization, cancer is the second most prevalent cause of death, but thanks to improved... Read more

Download logoIn its engagement with the Eastern Cape MEC for Health and leaders of the provincial Department of Health and other stakeholders, the Portfolio Committee on Health emphasised th... Read more

Download logoWorld arthritis day was celebrated on 12 October and World sight day on 14 October.  Stroke Awareness Week takes place at the end of October. With this focus on health matt... Read more

Download logoSouth Africa joins the global community to commemorate the World Mental Health Day to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support... Read more

Download logoAs the country joins the global community to commemorate the campaign to raise awareness about the significance of organ transplant and donation, the Department of Hea... Read more

Download logoThe North West Department of Health has noted with concern various reports in the media regarding the alleged unavailability of medication for patients on Antiretroviral (ARVs),... Read more

Download logoNorth West Department of Health MEC Madoda Sambatha recently provided an update on the achievements of the Section 100 (1) (b) intervention which was evoked on the department on... Read more