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MEC for Health and Wellness, , visiting Empumelelo Ext 4 in Devon as part of the Department’s Outreach Programme, reaf...
11/09/2026

MEC for Health and Wellness, , visiting Empumelelo Ext 4 in Devon as part of the Department’s Outreach Programme, reaffirming government’s commitment to taking quality healthcare services directly to communities and ensuring residents have access to essential healthcare closer to where they live.

During the outreach, 125 residents were screened for hypertension and 124 for diabetes, with two individuals referred for further management of elevated blood pressure. HIV Testing Services were provided to 70 community members, while 10 people accessed PrEP for HIV prevention. The programme also delivered oral health services to 41 residents, family planning services to 8 clients, and deworming and Vitamin A supplementation to 28 children.

In addition, 5 people were screened for tuberculosis with sputum samples collected for testing, and more than 20 community members received SASSA-related assistance. Substance abuse awareness and support services were also provided by to 60 residents, highlighting the Department’s integrated approach to improving health and social wellbeing.

Help your child reach and maintain a healthy weight by adopting healthy lifestyle habits and stop feeding them food item...
11/09/2026

Help your child reach and maintain a healthy weight by adopting healthy lifestyle habits and stop feeding them food items with added sugar

The community of Evaton will now benefit from a modern, state-of-the-art healthcare facility designed to improve access ...
11/09/2026

The community of Evaton will now benefit from a modern, state-of-the-art healthcare facility designed to improve access to quality healthcare services in a safe, spacious and patient-centred environment.

This follows the handover of the newly built and expanded Tlhokomelong Clinic to MEC for Health and Wellness, by the Minister of , .

Thanks to Seriti Coal, Tlhokomelong Clinic has been completely rebuilt and significantly expanded, featuring additional consulting rooms, administrative offices, a larger pharmacy, an emergency unit, a dedicated kitchen, ventilation, back-up generator, upgraded restrooms, a spacious reception area, and a bigger patient waiting area amongst others. The facility has also been equipped with new flooring, electrical infrastructure, furniture, desks and other essential fittings to enhance service delivery.

This major upgrade forms part of government’s commitment to strengthening primary healthcare services, improving the quality of care, and ensuring that communities receive healthcare services that uphold the Batho Pele Principles.

MEC said that the Gauteng Department of Health is also working to strengthen emergency response services in the area, including plans for an ambulance base, while ensuring healthcare facilities are properly maintained and remain responsive to community needs.

Blood donation supports many surgical procedures (cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, surgical oncology, gynecological su...
11/09/2026

Blood donation supports many surgical procedures (cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, surgical oncology, gynecological surgery, etc.) and complicated medical conditions (anemia, cancer, hemophilia, sickle cell disease, etc.)

Circumcision reduces HIV infection by 60%. However, even if you’re positive, you can still get circumcised. You’ll be of...
11/09/2026

Circumcision reduces HIV infection by 60%. However, even if you’re positive, you can still get circumcised. You’ll be offered support and if you’re not on ARVs, you’ll be initiated & a future appointment will be made for you if you’re not eligible at the time

Gender-based violence doesn’t end after 16 Days, and neither should our fight. Speak out, protect survivors, and hold pe...
11/09/2026

Gender-based violence doesn’t end after 16 Days, and neither should our fight. Speak out, protect survivors, and hold perpetrators accountable. Together, we end violence!

All healthcare workers in Gauteng are urged to join the movement and serve with a smile. Let us pledge to serve our pati...
11/09/2026

All healthcare workers in Gauteng are urged to join the movement and serve with a smile. Let us pledge to serve our patients with a genuine smile, every day, in every interaction. Together, we can create an environment that promotes healing, support and respect

Many people assume that if it’s natural, it’s harmless. The truth is that some herbal and traditional remedies may cause...
11/09/2026

Many people assume that if it’s natural, it’s harmless. The truth is that some herbal and traditional remedies may cause side effects or interact with prescribed medication. Make informed choices, use regulated products, and seek professional advice when in doubt.

The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, will this morning officially hand over the refurbished ...
11/09/2026

The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, will this morning officially hand over the refurbished and extended Tlhokomelong Clinic facility
to the MEC for Health and Wellness, Faith Mazibuko,
in Evaton, Sedibeng.

MEC for Health and Wellness, will this morning lead the outreach programme at Devon as part of the department’s commi...
11/09/2026

MEC for Health and Wellness, will this morning lead the outreach programme at Devon as part of the department’s commitment to taking quality healthcare services directly to communities and ensuring that residents have access to the care they need. Services available include child immunisation, flu vaccination, hypertension and diabetes screening, Pap smear testing, and PSA screening.



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