 | NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
TB patients end hunger strike
"The majority of the patients have started eating and it's just a few still on hunger strike. There are also some patients who are forcing others to take part in the hunger strike," he said. read more... |
 | Provincial Nurses Forum officially launched
“Let’s strive for excellence towards promoting quality patient and care so that our selves can be users of our hospital and not go to private hospital. The June summit was deliberated looking at training, educating and clinical care. This nurse’s for read more... |
Operation Smile for ECape
Eastern Cape health department spokesman Sizwe Kupelo said the team, which included surgeons, anaesthetists and nurses, was working at the Madzikane kaZulu Hospital at Mount Frere. read more... |
 | ECDoH launches men’s health awareness programme.
“Men are still ignorant about these cancers mainly the Prostate and Testicular Cancer and knowledge, comprehending are our greatest weapons to prevent diseases. Enabling individuals to make informed decisions and create healthy lifestyle choices, we read more... |
NOTICE
Bursaries offered!
The Eastern Cape Department of Health is offering bursaries for the full-time study of health related studies mentioned at under-graduate level. WHAT THE BURSARY COVERS The amount of the bursary covers major costs but is determined according to individual needs. Costs are limited to tuition fees; prescribed books; accommodation and meals. ELIGIBILITY Bursaries are limited to the following fields of study
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1. MBCHB
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120
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2. Bachelor of Pharmacy
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40
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3. Dentistry
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20
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4. Clinical Engineering
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17
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5. Occupational Therapy
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20
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6. Physiotherapy
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20
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8. Dietetics
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25
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9. Oral Hygiene
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20
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10. Speech Therapy
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15
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11. Optometry
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15
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12. Podiatry
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15
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13. Clinical Psychology
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10
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14. Paramedics
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13
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Total
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350
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The individual must be registered or is eligible for registration at the Institution of Higher Learning for the first year. read more...
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