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Conveyer belt sorting meds

Western Cape delivers 400 000 chronic medicine parcels a month, freeing up clinics for patient care

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness’ Chronic Dispensing Unit (CDU) packs approximately 2 million individual medicine items...

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Just Me journal

What young people told us. What we’re doing about it, together

As part of ongoing support for young people in the province, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCDHW) on Friday, 7 August...

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WCG Crest

Khulisa Care pilot reaches more than 2 000 mothers as Western Cape tests new approach to preventing child stunting

The Western Cape Government’s Khulisa Care pilot has reached an important milestone, with 2 027 mothers enrolled across testing sites in...

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Paarl Hospital OPD Reopening

Paarl Hospital Outpatient Department officially reopens months after devastating fire

The Western Cape Government has officially reopened the Paarl Hospital Outpatient Department (OPD) following the completion of major...

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WCG Crest

Nearly 9 in 10 people choosing Lenacapavir in the Western Cape are first-time users of long-acting HIV prevention

In just seven weeks, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has taken an important step forward in expanding HIV prevention...

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Eerste River APU Opening

Western Cape expands specialised mental healthcare with new 30-bed Acute Psychiatric Unit

Responding to the growing demand for specialised mental healthcare, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has officially opened...

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The FPS team responsible for the accreditation

Western Cape achieves national first in forensic toxicology

The Western Cape Government’s Forensic Toxicology Unit has become the first provincial public forensic toxicology laboratory in South Africa...

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Ribbon cutting at the new provincial linen depot

Western Cape strengthens healthcare resilience with new R11.4 million provincial linen depot

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has officially opened a new R11.4 million Provincial Linen Depot at the Tygerberg...

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Boardroom meeting

Invitation to nominate members to hospital facility boards and clinic committees

Be the voice of your community! Want to make a difference as a voice for your community? Then you are invited to serve as a clinic committee...

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Department of 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...

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