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Western Cape Government moves to safeguard healthcare after NGO funding halt

Media Release by Mireille Wenger, Provincial Minister of Health and Wellness The Provincial Council on AIDS and Tuberculous (TB) convened...

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Western Cape Government moves to safeguard healthcare after NGO funding halt

The Provincial Council on AIDS and Tuberculous (TB) convened this week to assess the impact of the sudden termination of funding by the...

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Construction of mental healthcare facilities in the Western Cape, almost complete

Media Release by Mireille Wenger, Provincial Minister of Health and Wellness On Friday, 21 February 2025, Western Cape Minister of Health...

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Protect your daughter’s future – The HPV vaccine saves lives

For more than a decade, parents across the Western Cape have trusted our dedicated healthcare workers to protect their daughters against...

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State-of-the-Art clinics will bring wellness closer to Ravensmead and Bothasig communities

The Western Cape Government is excited to announce significant progress in the construction and upgrading of healthcare facilities in...

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A milestone for Ladismith: State-of-the-art clinic officially opens

The Western Cape Government celebrated a significant milestone this week with the official opening of the new Ladismith Clinic, a state-of...

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Celebrating International Volunteer Day: Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness thanks EMS volunteers for their extraordinary service

In recognition of International Volunteer Day, celebrated this past week, the Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger...

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Minister Mireille Wenger’s 2024/25 Adjustment Budget Speech: A Strategic Response to Healthcare Challenges

Honourable Speaker, Members of the Provincial Parliament, Esteemed guests, People of the Western Cape. It is an honour to present the 2024...

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Oncology treatment at Tygerberg Hospital improves outcomes of childhood cancer

Effective oncology treatment at Tygerberg Hospital improves outcomes of childhood cancer The paediatric oncology unit at Tygerberg Hospital...

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Sponsored devices at Tygerberg Hospital improve the heart functions of patients

Two patients show good signs of recovery after undergoing cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) at Tygerberg Hospital a few months ago...

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