DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: OVERVIEW
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OVERVIEW
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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Western Cape Department of Health offers patients appropriate, affordable health care services.
The Comprehensive Service Plan has just been released (May 2007) and provides the outline for providing better health for all for the Province. Download document: Comprehensive Service Plan
In order to improve the quality of health care for everyone in the Western Cape, the Department of Health has committed itself to a long-term strategic plan called Healthcare 2010. This plan aims to reshape public health services in the Western Cape to focus on primary-level services, community-based care and preventative care.
Swine Flu
To view regular updates on Swine Flu go to: National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD)
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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 We undertake to provide equitable access to health in partnership with the relevant stakeholders within a balanced and well managed health system.
Vision Quality health for all.
Values
The Department remains true to its core values, which encompasses all the Batho Pele principles. These values include:
- Integrity
- Public accountability
- Innovation
- Openness and transparency
- Commitment to high quality service
- Respect for people
- Excellence
Important documents:
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The content on this page was last updated on 29 June 2010
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