Drugs contribute in the spreading of infectious diseases. Kill your bad habits and not yourself, get help today! #KeMoja #AsibeHealthyGP #DoNotDoDrugs

Stigma can make people with mental illnesses feel ashamed and excluded. Let’s educate ourselves about mental illness to reduce stigma and discrimination #MentalHealthMatters #AsibeHealthyGP

The Gauteng Health encourages the public to Eat Right for a Better Life. This campaign promotes the importance of making nutritious food choices to improve health and well-being. Let's prioritise balanced meals and healthy habits for a brighter, healthier future. #AsibeHealthyGP

Beware of the silent thief of sight - Take action to prevent blindness caused by glaucoma by getting a comprehensive eye test every year, especially for people aged 40 and above. #Glaucoma #EyeCare #AsibeHealthyGP

MEDIA STATEMENT || Public is urged to be vigilant as more mpox cases are detected in Gauteng

Bona!**🎥 Dr. Mazwi on Head Injuries 🏥** Dr. Mazwi shares valuable insights on head injuries and how Kalafong Hospital is well-equipped to provide expert care for patients in need. Our dedicated team is ready to assist with compassion and excellence. #headinjury

Prospective students from disadvantaged communities in Gauteng interested in studying medicine in Cuba are encouraged to apply for the 2025 intake of the Nelson Mandela - Fidel Castro Programme. Click here to apply: healthbursaries.gauteng.gov.za #NMFC #Bursary #AsibeHealthyGP

Ensure a hopeful future for you and your child by attending free antenatal care services at your local clinic for timely high quality care and prevention of health complications during and after pregnancy #WorldHealthDay #HopefulFutures #AsibeHealthyGP

Are you frequently urinating, experiencing sudden weight loss or constantly have the urge to drink water? These are some of the symptoms of diabetes #DiabetesAwareness #AsibeHealthyGP

Religious leaders and communities planning gatherings near water bodies are urged to refrain from using polluted water for spiritual activities as it may contain deadly infectious bacteria. Let’s come out of this Easter disease-free! #AsibeHealthyGP #Easter #EasterWeekend

Are you at the Rand Show this #Easter weekend? Make a turn by our pavilion at Hall 5 to get access to free health services including flu vaccine and child immunisation. Our clinic opens from 09h00 - 18h00 everyday #AsibeHealthyGP #EasterWeekend

The Gauteng Health Head of Department, Mr Lesiba Malotana gives an update on the Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital (TPTH)’s Accident and Emergency Unit fire incident.

Tecovirimat is used for severe Mpox cases, while mild cases are managed with supportive treatment for complications like fever and skin infections. Most people recover in a few weeks. After diagnosis, individuals should isolate for at least 21 days or until fully recovered. #Mpox

MEDIA STATEMENT || GAUTENG HEALTH CONDEMNS UNRULY BEHAVIOUR OF SOME COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT KALAFONG HOSPITAL

Temporary Accident and Emergency Unit at Tembisa Hospital to open soon Get this story and more on the latest issue of the Gauteng Health Department News Bulletin. Click here to download: publuu.com/flip-book/8547… #AsibeHealthyGP #IServeWithASmile

MEDIA STATEMENT || GAUTENG HEALTH ACTIVATES CONTINGENCY MEASURES AHEAD OF PLANNED WATER INTERRUPTIONS DUE TO RAND WATER MAINTENANCE WORK

Over the years we’ve upgraded the Trauma Unit at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital & extended Trauma Ward 1 to be the largest in the country with 52 beds - ensuring that the hospital continues to deliver efficient, high-demand trauma care.

Day 1 to #AsibeHealthyGP in Action! 👩🏽‍⚕️Achievement: Over 19.6 million patient visits at PHC facilities - a 1.6% increase from last year. 🚀Next: Strengthen PHC by hiring doctors, expanding 24-hour CHCs & upgrading health infrastructure & equipment #GPBudgetVote2025 #TacklingG13

Enroll or grant consent for your deceased family member to serve as a donor, thereby conferring the gift of life upon patients in need of an organ or tissue transplant. #GiveTheGiftOfLife #OrganDonation