About Team Health
Working for Health Western Cape means being part of a team that consists of 24 000 staff members who are delivering better care for better health, all day, every day.
Did you know that... - Basic health care is a fundamental right in terms of our Constitution.
- The Western Cape covers an area of 129 386 square km and has a population of approximately 4.2 million people.
- Our primary health care facilities handle nearly 13 million patient contacts per year.
- Our hospitals handle about 436 000 admissions per year.
Mission Our mission is to improve the health of people in the Western Cape and beyond, by ensuring the provision of a balanced health care system, in partnership with stakeholders, within the context of optimal socio-economic development.
Vision "Equal access to quality care" The Department remains committed to the vision of providing better health care to communities. The vision of Healthcare 2010, "Equal access to quality care", has become increasingly significant and consideration is being given to making this the vision statement of the Department as a whole. This vision statement is more consistent with the Department's central goals of accessibility, appropriateness, affordability, equity, effectiveness and efficiency.
Values
The Department remains true to its core values, which encompasses all the Batho Pele principles. These values include:
- Integrity
- Transparency and Openness
- Honesty
- Respect for people
- Commitment to quality care
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