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Eastern Cape Department of Health, Bhisho

24/11/2025

HIV/AIDS remains a serious global public health challenge, touching lives across all ages, genders, cultures, levels of education, and socio-economic backgrounds. As the Mbhashe Local Municipality, we call on every member of our community to stand together in support of people living with HIV/AIDS, to follow preventive measures, and to embrace behaviours that protect both themselves and those around them from infection and opportunistic diseases.

We remain firmly committed to raising awareness, breaking the stigma, and building a community that is informed, responsible, and compassionate in the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS.

A powerful and meaningful bridge was built today as Fort England Psychiatric Hospital welcomed delegates from the Uganda...
24/11/2025

A powerful and meaningful bridge was built today as Fort England Psychiatric Hospital welcomed delegates from the Ugandan Ministry of Health and Prison Services for the first day of their benchmarking visit.

The engagement centred on strengthening mental health systems, advancing forensic psychiatric services, and understanding best practices within correctional environments.

The day opened with the Ugandan delegation speaking candidly about the gaps within their correctional mental health structures, noting limited specialist services and the need for more robust frameworks within their justice and health systems.

Presentations by Fort England’s distinguished clinicians and staff provided the visitors with a comprehensive overview of mental health legislation, clinical protocols, multidisciplinary staffing models, and the operational realities of delivering high-quality mental health care.

Topics included the purpose of the visit, mental health services within Ugandan prison settings, mental health services across the Eastern Cape, and the importance of multidisciplinary teams and structured training.

The afternoon focused on clinical programs and patient pathways, where presenters highlighted how patients move through forensic psychiatric systems, from admission to rehabilitation and reintegration.

This session offered the delegation an in-depth look at practical models they hope to adopt as they work to establish specialised forensic psychiatric services in Uganda.

The Ugandan delegation from the Uganda Ministry of Health & Prison Services, has arrived at the Fort England Psychiatri...
24/11/2025

The Ugandan delegation from the Uganda Ministry of Health & Prison Services, has arrived at the Fort England Psychiatric Hospital in Makhanda for the Forensic Mental Health Benchmark visit.




21/11/2025

WHAT IS WORLD AIDS DAY?

From its origins to its global significance today, explore the journey of World AIDS Day.

Stay informed, get inspired, and help spread the message of hope and action.




The World AIDS Day Build Up Activity at the Senqu Sub-District was a tremendous success. The aim of the 1.1 Million ART ...
20/11/2025

The World AIDS Day Build Up Activity at the Senqu Sub-District was a tremendous success. The aim of the 1.1 Million ART Close The Gap and 5 Million End TB Campaign is to ensure that "no one is left behind".

Today, a total of 49 clients were seen and screened for TB. Of this number, 17 were investigated, 10 of whom being females while 7 were males.

16 clients were tested for HIV and all were non-reactive.

Age appropriate health education was facilitated by health promotion services and the Lisakhanya NPO. The presentations included minor ailments management, cervical cancer self screening education, self breast examination, prostate cancer education as well as PrEP and PEP education.

The partnership between WBPHCOT, TB coordinator, Lisakhanya NPO, HUMANA NPO and Senqu Local Municipality, proved that more can be achieved through collaboration.

The Sub-District plans to hold another outreach at the area in the near future, to make sure that those who missed out also get to benefit from the services. Many locals could not attend due to the launch of the initiation season in the area.






Today, the Eastern Cape Department of Health Senqu Sub-District collaborated with the Senqu Local Municipality,Joe Gqabi...
20/11/2025

Today, the Eastern Cape Department of Health Senqu Sub-District collaborated with the Senqu Local Municipality,
Joe Gqabi District to bring health services to the community of Jozana's Hoek, Skirini.





20/11/2025

Professional Nurse Alizwa Jubase is on-site providing essential primary healthcare services, including blood pressure checks, HIV testing and counselling, diabetes screening, and general health education. Her role is key in promoting early detection and encouraging the community to prioritise their health.

Following the clinical screenings, Dr Y. Magula and her dental team are offering oral health education, dental screenings, and basic services. Dr Magula emphasised the importance of early detection and encouraged residents to make full use of the dental services available at today’s outreach.

These services form part of the Services on Wheels outreach in Makhanda, bringing healthcare directly to the community and improving access to vital health interventions.

The MEC for Social Development, Hon. Bukiwe Fanta, is actively participating in the Services on Wheels outreach, engagin...
20/11/2025

The MEC for Social Development, Hon. Bukiwe Fanta, is actively participating in the Services on Wheels outreach, engaging with the services that are being offered to the community. MEC Fanta had her blood pressure tested and visited the HIV Testing and Counselling station, where she interacted with staff and encouraged residents to prioritise their health.

MEC Fanta also expressed her appreciation to the Eastern Cape Health MEC for bringing the Services on Wheels initiative to Makhanda, highlighting that this collaborative approach ensures communities receive the services they need, closer to where they live.
Her presence further strengthens awareness ahead of the pre-launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign.

The Services on Wheels outreach in Makhanda by the Department of Social Development, Makana Local Municipality and The D...
20/11/2025

The Services on Wheels outreach in Makhanda by the Department of Social Development, Makana Local Municipality and The Department of Health is officially underway, with community members already streaming into BB Zondani Hall to access much-needed government services.

Residents are making full use of the health screenings, social services, and administrative support brought directly to their doorstep.

The Eastern Cape Department of Health, supported by teams from Settlers Hospital and the Makana Sub-District, has deployed clinicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and mobile units to ensure that a full basket of services is available to the community throughout the day.

20/11/2025

1. Test for HIV & Know Your Status
2. Use A Condom
3. Do not r**e. Do not abuse women and children
4. Take care of your family
5. Being a "Blesser" is bad behaviour.
6. Do not take advantage of young girl
7. Drink responsibly
8. HIV is NOT a death sentence
9. Adherence means taking your treatment correctly & consistently
10. Use PrEP








World Aids Day Build Up Activities: Joe Gqabi District On a mission to combat HIV and end TB by 2030, the Eastern Cape D...
19/11/2025

World Aids Day Build Up Activities: Joe Gqabi District

On a mission to combat HIV and end TB by 2030, the Eastern Cape Department of Health Senqu Sub-District, in partnership with the Senqu Local Municipality, will host an HIV screening and TB screening outreach at Jozana's Hoek (Skirini) on Thursday, 20 November 2025.

This program is part of the ongoing build up activities towards the Eastern Cape Provincial World AIDS Day commemmoration.




Namhlanje bekukho indibano yamadoda, apho bekuxoxwa, kuncokolwa ngemiba ye HIV.Iingongoma eziphambili beziquka ukubalule...
19/11/2025

Namhlanje bekukho indibano yamadoda, apho bekuxoxwa, kuncokolwa ngemiba ye HIV.

Iingongoma eziphambili beziquka ukubaluleka kokuba umNtu asazi i-status sakhe, ukubaluleka koku-tester, ukusela ii-ARVs ngendlela efanelekileyo, kunye nee ndlela zokunqanda ulosuleleko yi HIV.

Lo mcimbi ubuququzelelwa yi Eastern Cape Department of Social Development, Eastern Cape Department of Health, Eastern Cape AIDS Council (ECAC), Men Championing Change, Mfesane Christianity In Action kunye ne Sustainable Innovation Foundation (SIF).

Amadoda akhuthaziwe ukuba akhuthazane, ajongane, athembane, axhasane, azikhusele, akhusele oomama abaNtwana, abengumzekelo omhle eluntwini.




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