Western Cape Government Health and Wellness

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...

The continued taxi strike, violence, and the disruption of transport in the Cape Metropole as well as certain rural areas has resulted in...

Yesterday’s minibus taxi violence has severely impacted the health service delivery in the Cape metro area, which has resulted in several...

Western Cape Poisons Centre advisory: Protect yourself against carbon monoxide poisoning or exposure During winter, the Poisons Information...

Working mothers face many challenges and need support from their spouses, families, friends, employers, and healthcare professionals to...

“The spread of HIV in the Western Cape ends with me”. With this simple message, the Western Cape today (1 August 2023) officially launched...

To improve radiation therapy treatment for cancer patients, Groote Schuur Hospital yesterday (26 June) unveiled the first of two new linear...

National Epilepsy Week: Tygerberg Hospital provides high-quality care for children affected by epilepsy While epilepsy is a very common...

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is appalled by the robbing of security staff at Gugulethu Community Health Centre in the...

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness would like to reach all eligible children with the measles vaccine to prevent further...