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Nine out of ten children with severe head injuries were not restrained – a single “click” can save a life this Easter

As families prepare to travel this Easter, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is insisting that children’s safety come first...

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Western Cape adds 800+ posts to strengthen public healthcare system

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is entering a new phase of stabilisation and strengthening of its health system, with...

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Health Budget 2026/27: Care, Dignity and Delivery - Investing in a Healthier Western Cape

Honourable Speaker Members of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament Special guests Most importantly, residents of the Western Cape Good...

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Record TB testing in Western Cape as province steps up fight to end TB

Ahead of World TB Day, recognised on 24 March each year, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCDHW) has recorded its highest...

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When every second counts: New emergency care professionals graduate in the Western Cape

More than 50 new emergency care professionals and rescue technicians graduated today from the Western Cape Government’s College of Emergency...

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Graduating Class of 2025 from the Western Cape Government College of Emergency Care

When every second counts: New emergency care professionals graduate in the Western Cape

More than 50 new emergency care professionals and rescue technicians graduated today from the Western Cape Government’s College of Emergency...

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Largest targeted skin cancer screening of its kind launched at Cape Town Cycle Tour

The Western Cape Government is supporting Skin Scan, powered by Tim’s Test, an innovative screening initiative that is transforming how skin...

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Largest targeted skin cancer screening of its kind launched at Cape Town Cycle Tour

The Western Cape Government is supporting Skin Scan, powered by Tim’s Test, an innovative screening initiative that is transforming how skin...

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From left to right – Jeannette Birkenstock, Assistant Director, Department of Speech Therapy and Audiology at Tygerberg Hospital; Micah Classen; Nokwanda Ndlovu, Audiologist at Tygerberg Hospital

Early detection opens doors: building a hearing-healthy Western Cape from clinic to classroom

As the world marks World Hearing Day on 3 March, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCDHW) calls on families, teachers...

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Western Cape supports national efforts to tackle child stunting

The Western Cape Government has welcomed national recognition of the urgent need to end child stunting and reaffirmed its commitment to...

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