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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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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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Paarl Hospital restoration nears completion months ahead of schedule

The restoration of Paarl Hospital following the devastating fire in January 2026 is now nearing completion, with major infrastructure...

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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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Flooded Roads

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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Chronic Disease Management

Your Health, Your Responsibility: Why Managing Chronic Illness Matters

Millions of people worldwide are living with chronic conditions. To support our communities with managing their chronic health conditions...

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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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