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Department of Health and Wellness

Primary healthcare

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Primary health care

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Providing Health and Wellness FOR YOU

Our core function and responsibility at the Department of Health and Wellness is to provide quality, pers

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Men's Health Centre

The Western Cape Department of Health has officially opened a men’s health centre in the Cape Metro Northern Tygerberg Sub-structure (Karl...

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HPV vaccination campaign kicks off at Western Cape public and special schools

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness officials will be visiting public and special schools in September and October 2023 to...

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Western Cape is promoting the responsible use of antibiotics and antimicrobials

Providing antibiotic and other antimicrobial treatment that results in the best clinical outcomes with minimal side effects to patients and...

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Our children’s futures: Protect our girls from cervical cancer

Our children’s futures depend on our choices today: Protect our girls from cervical cancer Parenting is considered one of the toughest jobs...

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Health care FOR YOU in YOUR mother tongue!

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness leads the way in providing health care in your mother tongue language, including sign...

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Tygerberg Hospital provides maternal and foetal screening, diagnosis and therapy

Tygerberg Hospital provides maternal and foetal screening, diagnosis and therapy in a friendly and caring setting Promoting healthy...

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Help us to improve healthcare services at your clinic

Healthcare workers in the Northern and Tygerberg Substructure want to ensure that you receive the best services when you visit your local...

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New Bishop Lavis clinic manager praised for open-door policy for community

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...

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Plans on track to ensure improved health service delivery to Atlantis Community

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCGHW) and City of Cape Town (CoCT) are working closely together to ensure plans remain...

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