Eastern Cape Department of Health

12/10/2025

October 12 marks World Arthritis Day – a day to raise awareness about one of the leading causes of disability worldwide.

Arthritis affects millions, causing joint pain, stiffness, and fatigue – but with early action, it can be managed.

Get involved, join the movement, spread awareness. Learn more about Arthritis.

Together, we can make a difference for those living with Arthritis.
October 12th marks World Arthritis Day – a day to raise awareness about one of the leading causes of disability worldwide.

Arthritis affects millions, causing joint pain, stiffness, and fatigue – but with early action, it can be managed.

Get involved, join the movement , spread awareness. Learn more about Arthritis. Together, we can make a difference for those living with Arthritis.

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10/10/2025

10/10/2025

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Today’s launch in Dimbaza marks a crucial step in the Eastern Cape’s fight to end HIV and TB. Through the 1.1 Million ART Gap & 5 Million End TB Campaign, the province is intensifying efforts to find, re-engage, and retain people on treatment — ensuring that no one is left behind.

The integrated services and community mobilisation demonstrate government’s commitment to bringing healthcare closer to the people and building a healthier Eastern Cape.

10/10/2025

Moments like these remind us that health care is not just about treatment — it’s about restoring dignity, hope, and humanity.

10/10/2025

During the Provincial Launch of the 1.1 Million ART Close the Gap and 5 Million End TB Campaign, Eastern Cape Health MEC Ntandokazi Capa extended a hand of care by handing over crutches and walking sticks to patients in need.

Our physiotherapy team was also on site, examining and assisting patients who required mobility support and rehabilitation care.

This act of compassion reflects the Department’s commitment to restoring dignity, mobility, and hope — ensuring that no one is left behind on the journey to a healthier Eastern Cape.

10/10/2025

Our dedicated health workers are on site at the Provincial Launch of the 1.1 Million ART Close the Gap and 5 Million End TB Campaign, ensuring that community members receive vital health services — from HIV testing and ARV initiation to TB screening, child health care, cervical cancer screening, chronic and psychosocial support, and dental services.

Their commitment is the heartbeat of our mission to build a healthier Eastern Cape and close the treatment gap.

10/10/2025

The Eastern Cape MEC for Health, Ntandokazi Capa, has arrived in Dimbaza for the provincial launch of the 1.1 Million ART Gap & 5 Million End TB Campaign.

Before the official programme, the MEC visited the on-site service points where community members are receiving a range of free health and social services — including HIV testing and ARV initiation, TB screening, dental care, cervical cancer screening, family planning, child health, rehabilitation, chronic and emergency care, psychosocial support, as well as Home Affairs and Social Development services.

10/10/2025

Tune in to Umhlobo Wenene FM! 🎙️

The Eastern Cape Health MEC, Ntandokazi Capa, will be live on air with presenters Amaza and Lusanda Mbane on Friday, 10 October 2025 at 13:50 — catch the conversation on Umhlobo Wenene FM (88–106 FM).

She will share insights on the Provincial Launch of the 1.1 Million ART Gap & 5 Million End TB Campaign, a critical initiative led by the Eastern Cape Department of Health to accelerate the province’s efforts in closing the HIV treatment gap and ending TB.