Department of Health
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Eastern Cape rolls out electronic medical records system
Eastern Cape became the first province in South Africa to roll out an Electronic Medical Records system for primary healthcare, with 110 facilities on board.
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Eastern Cape records two mpox cases as national total rises to 26
The Eastern Cape has recorded two mpox cases as South Africa’s total rises to 26. The public is urged to watch for symptoms and seek medical care.
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Health department rejects claims of maternity bed crisis
The Department of Health rejects claims that pregnant women are giving birth on hospital floors, saying beds and mattresses have been provided.
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Mpox cases rise to 22 as health authorities confirm new infections
The Department of Health has confirmed four additional mpox cases, raising the national total from 18 to 22 as of 22 September 2026.
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Four children recover after suspected food poisoning incident in Eastern Cape
Four of the seven children admitted to Cecilia Makiwane Hospital have been treated and discharged in good condition following suspected food poisoning.
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7 children fall ill after suspected food poisoning in Eastern Cape, with two fatalities
Seven children aged 4-7 were admitted to Cecilia Makiwane Hospital today, 7 February with suspected food poisoning. Two passed away on arrival, five remain under medical care.
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EC opens first public IVF clinic to serve rural communities
MTHATHA – THE MEC for the Department of Health, Ntandokazi Capa, officially opened an In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Clinic at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital in Mthatha, positioning the institution as…
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Health alert issued for suspected childhood illness outbreak
The Eastern Cape Department of Health issued an urgent alert following a suspected outbreak of childhood illness in Aberdeen between 30 January and 3 February 2026.
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