Today, the Western Cape MEC of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, alongside the Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga, and the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joseph Phaahla, will attend the National School Deworming Programme Launch at Zimasa Primary School. Â
The programme, delivered through the Integrated School Health Programme (ISHP) in collaboration with the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP), is in line with government’s commitment to securing the wellness of our children and reducing the incidence of infections which negatively impact on their overall health, development and scholastic achievement.
Details to the launch are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 16 February 2016
Time: 9:30
Venue: Zimasa Primary School, Washington Street, Langa, Cape Town.
There will be opportunities for interviews and photographs.
Enquiries:
Luyanda Mfeka
Spokesperson to the Western Cape MEC of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo
Mobile: 079 546 9518
Email: luyanda.mfeka@westerncape.gov.za
