News and Media Title Filter by type Health and Wellness Western Cape opens new R48.7 million Hornlee Clinic to meet growing healthcare needs Residents of Hornlee, Knysna and surrounding communities will soon begin accessing services at the new Hornlee Clinic, as the Western Cape... Read more Health and Wellness Western Cape expands HIV prevention with rollout of Lenacapavir The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has today commenced the phased rollout of Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention... Read more Health and Wellness World Clubfoot Day 2026: Early intervention gives children with clubfoot the chance to walk, play and thrive When Jessica Lukoji (13) and Amara Bedja (2) were born, their parents immediately noticed that their feet looked different. Like many... Read more Health and Wellness Public-private collaboration helps Strand man walk independently again after advanced limb reconstruction For Mr Tashinga Skipa, a 46-year-old resident from Strand, the ability to walk without crutches is more than a medical outcome. It is a... Read more Health and Wellness Stories of hope: EMS and communities support flood response as 40+ rescues unfold across the province “When access is cut off due to flooding, you rely on your training, your team and your community to make sure no one is left without care... Read more Health and Wellness Paarl Hospital restoration nears completion months ahead of schedule The restoration of Paarl Hospital following the devastating fire in January 2026 is now nearing completion, with major infrastructure... Read more Health and Wellness World Hypertension Day: Taking your blood pressure treatment could save your life As the world marked World Hypertension Day on 17 May, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is encouraging residents to take... Read more Health and Wellness Heart to heart is the best start: Western Cape Hospitals unite to promote lifesaving benefits of Kangaroo Mother Hospitals across the Western Cape are uniting to promote Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC), a simple yet powerful, evidence-based approach that... Read more Health and Wellness Against the floods: How a Vredendal medical team created a "Night-Shift ICU" to save a newborn During the severe flooding that recently isolated the Matzikama area, a group of healthcare workers at Vredendal Hospital successfully... Read more Health and Wellness Story of hope: Op Die Berg Community providing staff protection from Cape storm Nine healthcare workers from the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness who provides healthcare services at Op Die Berg Clinic, were... Read more Health and Wellness WARNING! Rising childhood burn injuries as Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital marks 70 years of care As Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) marks 70 years of caring for children across the Western Cape, the hospital is... Read more Health and Wellness Western Cape honours nurses on International Nurses’ Day On International Nurses’ Day, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness joins the global community in recognising the dedication... Read more Health and Wellness Provincial healthcare services remain operational amid severe weather conditions The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness confirms that while severe weather persists across parts of the province, majority of our... Read more News Construction underway at Wesfleur Hospital as upgrades focus on patient flow and dignity The construction project to upgrade the outpatient department (OPD) and registry area at Wesfleur Hospital is now well underway, marking an... Read more News Western Cape Government Innovation: SWIMS app rolled out to health social workers The Social Work Integrated Management System (SWIMS) App is a key innovation that is transforming the way that healthcare professionals do... Read more Load More
