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2010/08/31

Q Mahlangu: First quarter of 2010/11 briefing on Gauteng Health and Social Development

I welcome this opportunity to share the progress we have made in the first quarter of the 2010/11 financial year to achieve the outcome of a long and healthy life for all South Africans.

To achieve this outcome we have decided to focus on four broad areas which are:

• reducing mortality rates
• addressing HIV and AIDS
• reducing the burden of tuberculosis (... [highlighted result]

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2010/08/18

Q Mahlangu on intimidation at Natalspruit Hospital during strike

Gauteng Health and Social Development MEC Qedani Mahlangu has condemned the blockading of entrances to Natalspruit Hospital in Ekurhuleni by striking workers today. The MEC appealed to striking workers to refrain from intimidation and from preventing ambulances, doctors, nurses and patients from entering hospital premises denying patients access to much needed medical care. MEC Mahlangu says, "While workers have a right to express their dissatisfaction, it is unacceptable ... [highlighted result]

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2010/08/04

Q Mahlangu to attend memorial service of Pieter Wessels old age home departed residents, 5 Aug

Twenty two senior citizens who passed on when a fire broke out at Pieter Wessels old age home will be remembered in a memorial service tomorrow noon, Thursday, 5 August 2010, at Nigel Hall, Ekurhuleni.

Gauteng Health and Social Development MEC Qedani Mahlangu and Ekurhuleni Mayor, Ntombi Mekgwe will be attendance.

The survivors of this tragedy have since been moved to Zanele Mbeki Home in Dunnattor and Nigel old age home. Four of the departed will be buried ... [highlighted result]

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2010/08/02

Q Mahlangu to visit Pieter Wessels old age home, 2 Aug

Gauteng Health and Social Development MEC Qedani Mahlangu is on her way to visit Pieter Wessels old age home in Nigel Ekurhuleni after 18 elderly were burnt to death and 40 others injured last night when a fire broke out at the home. During this visit, MEC Mahlangu will assess the damage caused by the fire at the home and also look at ways the department can assist. Details of the visit:
Date:  Monday, 2 August 2010
Time:  09h30
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2010/07/23

Q Mahlangu on 702 Walk The Talk and healthy lifestyles

In an effort to promote healthy lifestyle in the province, Gauteng Health and Social Development MEC Qedani Mahlangu will this Sunday, 25 July 2010 be walking together with 100 senior citizens at the 702 Walk The Talk at Marks Park Sports Club, Emmarentia, Johannesburg.

MEC Mahlangu has also invited national Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi, North West Health MEC Rebecca Kasienyane and Eastern Cape MEC for Health Phumulo Masualle to ... [highlighted result]

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2010/07/23

Q Mahlangu to take part in 702 Walk the Talk, 25 Jul

MEC Mahlangu has also invited National Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi, North West Health MEC Rebecca Kasienyane and Eastern Cape MEC for Health Phumulo Masualle to participate in the walk. The Department s Healthy Lifestyles campaign encourages citizens to take charge of their own health - ultimately reducing residents' reliance on the health system for minor illnesses. More than 75% of patients who arrive at Gauteng hospitals suffer from illnesses that can be ... [highlighted result]

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2010/07/23

N Mokonyane and Q Mahlangu to meet parents of babies who died in Charlotte Maxeke

This morning, Gauteng Premier, Nomvula Mokonyane and MEC for Health and Social Development Qedani Mahlangu will meet with the families of the six babies who died at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital on 18 and 19 May 2010. During this meeting, the Premier and MEC will brief the families about the report into the incident and also inform them about what government has done to correct to correct the situation. The families will also be offered any assistance that ... [highlighted result]

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2010/07/22

Q Mahlangu appoints Mental Health Review Board

In an effort to improve the delivery of mental healthcare in the province, Gauteng Department of Health and Social Development MEC Qedani Mahlangu ppointed a Mental Health Review Board to ensure that the care, treatment and rehabilitation of persons who are mentally ill conform to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
In addition to the work of the Mental Health Board, the department s health promoters goes out to schools, health facilities and communities creating awareness... [highlighted result]

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2010/07/21

Q Mahlangu on delayed postmortem results

Gauteng MEC for Health and Social development, Qedani Mahlangu, has noted with concern reports that a man has been told to wait up to five years to find out exactly what led to his wife's death.

Following a meeting with the CEO of Forensic Pathology Services this morning MEC Mahlangu said she is disappointed that it takes a very long time before families can find out the causes of deaths of their loved ones. She says while there are challenges such as skills shortage, technology ... [highlighted result]

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2010/07/21

Q Mahlangu: Investigation findings on death of babies at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic hospital

The following persons were part of the team:

• Professor Dankwart Wittenberg, Former Head of Paediatrics at Steve Biko hospital, (Chair)
• Professor Sithembiso Velaphi (Head of Neonatology at Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital)
• Professor Keith Bolton (Head of Paediatrics at Rahima Moosa Mother and Child hospital)
• Professor Yusuf Veriava (Physician at Wits University)[highlighted result]

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2010/07/20

Q Mahlangu to brief media on death of premature babies, 21 Jul

Tomorrow, Gauteng Health and Social Development MEC, Qedani Mahlangu will brief the media on the findings of the investigation into the death of the five premature babies at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital on 18 May 2010.

Upon learning about the death of the babies MEC Mahlangu ordered an investigation into the outbreak. The investigation team comprised of professors in child health and retired nurses.

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2010/07/14

Q Mahlangu to launch Older Persons Act, 15 Jul

Tomorrow, the Gauteng Department of Health and Social Development MEC, Qedani Mahlangu, will launch the Older Persons Act of 2006 in Carletonville, West Rand.

The objective of the act is to deal effectively with the plight of older persons by establishing a framework aimed at the empowerment and protection of older persons and at the promotion and maintenance of their status, rights, well being, safety and security.

Prior to the launch, senior managers will ... [highlighted result]

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2010/07/01

Q Mahlangu on court ruling of Takalani Home Investigation

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2010/06/26

Q Mahlangu on alcohol and drug abuse

The Gauteng Department of Health and Social Development is to build an outpatient treatment centre in Soshanguve, North of Tshwane to deal with the effects of drugs and alcohol abuse in the area. The department announced this during the commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking held at Father Smangaliso Mkhatshwa Community Centre in Soshanguve. Addressing about 500 mainly young people, Gauteng and Health and Social
Development MEC, ... [highlighted result]

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2010/06/24

Q Mahlangu on payment of non-governmental organisations

Gauteng MEC for Health and Social Development, Qedani Mahlangu, has noted with concern allegations of the non-payment of mental health sector NGOs and the alleged effect this is having on their operations. For the record, the department has approved funding for 84 mental health NGOs and not 103 as alleged in the reports. "It is also incumbent on the NGOs and non-profit organisations (NPOs) to ensure that they comply with all the legislative requirements such as the Public ... [highlighted result]

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2010/06/23

Q Mahlangu to visit Sedibeng old age homes, 24 Jun

This is part of the MEC ongoing visits to health and social development institutions to ensure improved service delivery.

Details of the visit are as follows:

Date: Thursday, 24 June 2010
Time: 10h00 and 10h45
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2010/06/10

Q Mahlangu on health's state of readiness for 2010 World Cup

These are: Chris Hani Baragwanath, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic, Helen Joseph, Steve Biko Academic and Tshwane District hospitals. Hillbrow and Lillian Ngoyi Community Health Centres have also been designated.In addition to the above facilities, hospitals with Folateng wards at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic, Helen Joseph, Pretoria West and Sebokeng hospitals are also 2010 FIFA World Cup referral facilities.The numbers of port health officers have been ... [highlighted result]

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2010/06/10

Q Mahlangu to demonstrate Health's state of readiness for 2010 World Cup, 10 Jun

MEC Qedani Mahlangu is to showcase THE STATE OF READINESS for the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup today, Thursday, 10 June 2010.The showcase will include demonstration of handling disaster situations, unveiling of the recently purchased state of the art pre admission equipment, specialised tents utilised at disaster sites, parade of ambulances, helicopter landing procedure during disaster scenarios, etc.MEC Qedani Mahlangu will be accompanied by some of Gauteng provincial MEC's.[highlighted result]

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2010/06/04

Q Mahlangu condemns burning of state property

Gauteng Health and Social Development MEC, Qedani Mahlangu, has strongly condemned the burning of a multipurpose centre and a clinic in Tarlton on the West Rand this morning.Hundreds of Tarlton residents who were protesting against service delivery in the area burnt down a multipurpose centre and part of the clinic destroying all medication including baby formula which is stored at the clinic.MEC Mahlangu says while communities have a right to protest and raise issues, the ... [highlighted result]

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2010/05/26

Q Mahlangu on security at Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital

The Gauteng Department of Health and Social Development is to step up security at Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital to protect staff members.This follows reports of threats against certain hospital employees who were involved in anti-corruption initiatives.MEC Qedani Mahlangu has appealed to unions in the hospital to assist in supporting management in efforts to root out corruption and improving the quality of care. The department is aware of allegations of bribery and ... [highlighted result]

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