Typhoid fever is a life-threatening infection. Protect yourself and your family by practicing good personal and environmental hygiene every day. Remember, clean hands, clean water and clean food are your best defence against Typhoid. #AsibeHealthyGP #TyphoidFever

MEDIA STATEMENT || GAUTENG HEALTH CLARIFIES CARE PROVIDED TO WEDELA SHOOTING VICTIM.

No amount of alcohol is safe during pregnancy. Alcohol exposure in the womb can cause Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a lifelong condition that may result in learning difficulties, developmental delays, behavioural challenges, and physical abnormalities. FASD has no cure, but it is 100% preventable. Keep your pregnancy alcohol-free. Protect your baby's future. #FASDPrevention #AlcoholFreePregnancy #FASDAwareness

The Gauteng Department of Health is hosting a five day Capacity Building Training Programme on the tracking and tracing of HIV and TB patients for Health Promoters across the province, taking place from 5 to 9 October 2026. The training is equipping Health Promoters with skills to strengthen the tracking and tracing of patients who have interrupted treatment, while improving how health services are brought closer to communities and ensuring patients receive the care and support they need. #AsibeHealthyGP #GrowingGautengTogether

MEDIA STATEMENT || GAUTENG HEALTH OUTLINES INTERVENTIONS TO ADDRESS MEDICINE SUPPLY CHALLENGES

R45m emergency unit at Rahima Moosa hospital expands care for women, children and GBV survivors ewn.co.za/2026/10/06/r45m-em…

October is #BreastCancerAwareness month. This step-by-step video guides you through how to perform a breast self-examination at home, a simple, life-saving habit that can help with early detection of breast cancer. Watch, learn, & share to empower yourself and others. #GrowingGautengTogether #AsibeHealthyGP

Double protection is key! Using both PrEP and condoms keeps you safe and healthy in all your encounters. Let’s prioritise our well-being! #AsibeHealthyGP #DualProtection

Stigma can make people with mental illnesses feel ashamed and excluded. Let’s educate ourselves about mental illness to reduce stigma and discrimination #MentalHealthMatters #AsibeHealthyGP

Children with Down syndrome grow, learn, and play just like their peers. With the right support, they can achieve great milestones and lead fulfilling lives. #DownSyndrome #AsibeHealthyGP

Boys and girls, babies come with a lot of responsibilities. Focus on your future! 🌟#TeenagePregnacy #AsibeHealthyGP

Be the change that helps #CloseTheGap b Start your HIV treatment today and take control of your health. Achieving an undetectable viral load means living healthier and zero risk of HIV transmission. #AsibeHealthyGP

💙 Men, your health matters. Prostate cancer is the most common male cancer - but it can be detected early. From age 40, get a PSA test at your nearest clinic or community health centre. Early detection = better treatment & recovery. #CheckYourProstate #AsibeHealthyGP

Blood donation supports many surgical procedures (cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, surgical oncology, gynecological surgery, etc.) and complicated medical conditions (anemia, cancer, hemophilia, sickle cell disease, etc.) #YourBloodSavesLives

MEDIA STATEMENT || GAUTENG HEALTH CLARIFIES MEDICAL COSTS FOR A TWO-YEAR-OLD BOY.

Shake the salt habit achuz’, not only will your taste buds thank you but so will your body! #AsibeHealthyGP #ShakeTheSalt

Take up physical activity and eat right to prevent non-communicable diseases and help improve your mental wellbeing #AsibeHealthyGP #EatRightForABetterLife

Gauteng health launches new eye screening service in Tshwane citizen.co.za/rekord/news-he…

📢 NASI ISPANI!!! Be part of a patient‑centred, clinician‑led, stakeholder‑driven healthcare service. Exciting opportunities are now open across facilities in the province, including posts for Food Service Aid, Lecturer, Nursing Assistant and more. If you’re committed to strengthening our health system and serving the people of Gauteng, apply now via the official e‑Recruitment portal: jobs.gauteng.gov.za Let’s build a healthier, more resilient province together. #NasiIspani #GrowingGautengTogether #AsibeHealthyGP

Rahima Moosa unveils modern Emergency Department Get this story, jobs and more on this week’s issue of the Gauteng Department of Health News Bulletin. Click here to download: publuu.com/flip-book/1190682… #AsibeHealthyGP #IServeWithASmile