Healthcare workers in the Northern and Tygerberg Substructure want to ensure that you receive the best services when you visit your local community health centre. Various communication channels are available to you to ensure your complaint,... Read More
The Bishop Lavis Community Day Centre’s (clinic) newest addition to the team comes in the form of Sr Bronwyn Piedade, who was appointed as the facility manager. Read More
Tygerberg Hospital and Project Flamingo catch-up surgery provides hope to 14 women living with breast cancer Read More
Tertiary hospitals improve the quality of life in patients affected by terminal organ failure Read More
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCGHW) and City of Cape Town (CoCT) are working closely together to ensure plans remain on track for a smooth service handover of the Saxon Sea and Protea Park Clinics in Atlantis. Read More
The ongoing minibus taxi strike and associated sporadic violence in certain areas are continuing to impact the delivery of health services, resulting in staff being unable to report for work, facilities having to close or operate at reduced capacity... Read More
Update on health services affected by the minibus taxi strike and criminal activity. Read More
Several health facilities closed due to taxi strike and criminal activity in the Cape Metropole and certain rural areas Read More
Yesterday’s minibus taxi violence has severely impacted the health service delivery in the Cape metro area, which has resulted in several health services operating at a reduced capacity today. Read More
Western Cape Poisons Centre advisory: Protect yourself against carbon monoxide poisoning or exposure Read More
Working mothers face many challenges and need support from their spouses, families, friends, employers, and healthcare professionals to maintain breastfeeding. Read More
“The spread of HIV in the Western Cape ends with me”. Read More
A typical day for three surgeons at tertiary health care level: teamwork to save, extend, and improve lives Read More
Craniofacial surgery at Tygerberg Hospital improves lifelong outcomes for patients Read More
Mandela Day Surgeries project is back, providing additional life-improving surgeries to more than 350 patients Read More
Coping with a serious burn injury can be a challenge, especially if it covers large areas of an individual’s body or is in places easily seen by other people. Read More
The Poisons Information Helpline of the Western Cape (WC) has attended to more than 1000 calls regarding poisoning exposures to pesticides. Read More
The availability of a specialist service at Ceres and Robertson hospitals is making a big difference to the lives of children who have health challenges affecting their ears, nose, and throat. Read More
Joint planning continues for smooth handover of clinics to ensure better service to the community of Atlantis Read More
To improve radiation therapy treatment for cancer patients, Groote Schuur Hospital yesterday (26 June) unveiled the first of two new linear accelerator (LINAC) machines in the Western Cape. Read More