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Hospitals improve quality of life in patients affected by terminal organ failure

Tertiary hospitals improve the quality of life in patients affected by terminal organ failure For a person whose organ has failed or was...

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Update on health services affected by minibus taxi strike and criminal activity

The opportunistic violence in certain areas fuelled by the continued minibus taxi strike, has not only resulted in several health facilities...

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Address by Minister Botha on the Reconstruction of GF Jooste Hospital

It is noted that the range of organisations that are signatories to the memorandum handed over on Monday appreciate the excellent work done...

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Budget Votes: Health and Social Development

Speaker, The Western Cape's strategic objective of wellness aims to achieve the best health outcomes for the 5.8 million people in our...

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Impact of other provinces' inability to pay accounts on the public health services in the Western Cape

Although the Western Cape is not affected directly by the inability of other provinces to pay accounts, the reality is that the undeniable...

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Address by Minister Botha on the situation with diarrhoea in the province

Introduction: The policies employed within the province from community to tertiary hospital level for the prevention and management of...

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Unveiling of baby-friendly plaque at Bishop Lavis Midwife Obstetrics Unit

Introduction Today is a special occasion for this Community Health Centre - the acknowledgement of their international accreditation as a...

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Opening ceremony of the Western Cape Academic PET/CT Centre

Programme director, Mr Manubha Ramdunnie of NTP Radio isotopes, Executive director of NTP Radio isotopes, Dr Mapula Letsoalo, DDG: Secondary...

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Debate on State of the Province Address: Leveraging healthcare opportunities to grow the economy

Honourable Acting Speaker, Better Together The Western Cape Government wants to facilitate improved opportunities for the people of this...

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