Department of Health: Z.F. Mgcawu District

19/11/2025

18/11/2025

🟧 This Week on Healthy Living 📺

Join the man with the Midas touch, Mr Malik Kau, this Wednesday at 19:00 as we dive into the world of Health Promotions, the backbone of building informed, empowered and healthier communities across the Northern Cape.

Our guest, Mr Andrid Scholtz, Director: Health Promotions, unpacks how health promotion strategies drive behaviour change, prevent disease, and improve overall well-being.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 19 November 2025
🕖 Time: 19:00
📺 Watch live: Northern Cape Department of Health |

18/11/2025

18/11/2025

📻 And we’re live!
Listen here https://stream.zeno.fm/ddcsusmzg8ftv

17/11/2025

[📍IN PICTURES 📸] - 🧼 Hand Wash Campaign – Augrabies Satellite Clinic, Kai !Garib Sub-District

On Friday, the Augrabies Satellite Clinic successfully conducted a Hand Wash Campaign aimed at strengthening hand hygiene practices and raising awareness on tick bites as part of the prevention of viral hemorrhagic fever.

A Dietician also engaged the community on breastfeeding and bottle-feeding hygiene, highlighting safe feeding practices and the importance of hygiene in preventing infections in infants and young children.

The event was supported by the local doctor, the Health Allied Team, the District IPC Clinical Programme Manager, and Environmental Health Practitioners from the ZFM District.

Key Hygiene Messages Emphasised:
• Use bins provided – dispose of all general and medical waste in the correct containers.
• Report concerns – report illegal dumping and overflowing bins.
• Reduce waste – encourage single-use waste reduction where possible.
• Keep it clean – avoid littering at clinics 🚯 and encourage others to do the same.

Their combined efforts reflect the Department’s continued commitment to strengthening infection prevention and control, improving child health, and promoting healthier communities. 💧🌿

13/11/2025

[📍IN PICTURES 📸] - ZFM District: Adolescent & Youth Friendly Services (AYFS) Training

Over the past three days, the ZF Mgcawu District conducted AYFS training for health facility champions across the district.

International studies show that many adolescents and young people are less likely to use public health facilities due to various barriers. This training is part of our ongoing effort to change that.

Through AYFS, we aim to:

1️⃣ Create a safe, supportive and youth-friendly environment in our health facilities.
2️⃣ Ensure that health services are accessible, acceptable and responsive to the needs of adolescents and youth.
3️⃣ Implement national standards and criteria for adolescent and youth health care in clinics.
4️⃣ Build the capacity of healthcare workers to provide quality youth-centred services.

We encourage all young people to visit their nearest clinic and enquire about the available AYFS days and times. Your health matters, and we are committed to making our services welcoming and supportive for you.

13/11/2025

11/11/2025

🟧 This Week on Healthy Living 📺

Join our host Mr Malik Kau this Wednesday at 19:00 as we unpack Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) — chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension and cancer that are shaping the future of healthcare in South Africa.

Our guest, Ms Kholeka Ntintelo, Assistant Manager: NCDs, shares key insights on prevention, early detection, and living a healthier lifestyle.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 12 November 2025
🕖 Time: 19:00
📺 Watch live: Northern Cape Department of Health |