Gauteng Health Department

23/06/2026

Typhoid is acquired by consuming food or water contaminated with Salmonella Typhi. Wash hands with soap and clean water after using the toilet, before eating, cooking, or feeding children.

23/06/2026

As we experience cold temperatures in Gauteng let’s also remember to conduct regular checks of our electrical connections, hoses for gas leaks, heaters, stoves, and braai stands.

23/06/2026

Skeem Saam, qaphela! 🚬🚭

Sharing your hubbly (ho**ah) or ci******es with friends isn’t just a vibe, it can also spread serious infections like tuberculosis and hepatitis.

Puff ‘n pass = risk ‘n regret. 💨😷

22/06/2026

MEDIA STATEMENT || GAUTENG HEALTH CLARIFIES THE ADMISSION PROCESS FOR INVOLUNTARY MENTAL HEALTH CARE USERS AT STERKFONTEIN HOSPITAL

22/06/2026

MEDIA STATEMENT || TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF SELECT SERVICES AT LEVAI MBATHA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE

22/06/2026

MEDIA STATEMENT || TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF SELECT SERVICES AT LEVAI
MBATHA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE

22/06/2026

Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention injection given once every 6 months, is now available at 133 selected facilities across Gauteng. Before starting Lenacapavir, you must take an HIV test. Remember, Lenacapavir does not replace condoms, combination prevention remains the best protection.

22/06/2026

The Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Gauteng public healthcare institutions conducted a walkabout at Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital to assess progress on the hospital’s refurbishment project.

The visit allowed the CEOs to observe the work on site, identify challenges, and engage on practical solutions together. The aim is to strengthen collaboration and support improvements in infrastructure so that health services to patients and communities can be improved.

22/06/2026

Lenacapavir roll-out at Zone 7 sports ground

Lenacapavir is a groundbreaking, twice-yearly long-acting antiretroviral injection that is said to be nearly 100% effective in preventing HIV infection.

22/06/2026

The Department’s CEOs are meeting with the Acting Head of Department, Dr Darion Barclay at the CEO Forum to discuss progress on the Infrastructure Service Delivery Agreement resolutions. The engagement focuses on strengthening accountability and accelerating infrastructure projects to ensure healthcare facilities are safe, functional, and responsive to the needs of communities.