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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...

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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...

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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...

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Wesfleur Upgrades

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...

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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...

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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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Paarl Hospital fire: R67 million investment secures recovery and future resilience

The Western Cape Government has allocated R67 million to rebuild and strengthen Paarl Hospital following a recent fire, with the funding...

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