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Child Health and Immunisation

We are dedicated to helping children grow up healthy, strong, and supported. Our child health services are carefully designed to give every...

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Early detection and collaboration save lives

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year South Africa’s theme, “No One Should Face Breast Cancer Alone”, reminds us that...

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Minister Wenger is joined by other healthcare managers as they place ribbons and messages of hope on the Tree of Compassion at the Stellenbosch University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

WCDHW reaffirms commitment to compassionate palliative care services

A provincial event held at Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences on 17 October 2025 brought together...

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Honouring our heroes on National EMS Day

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals are often only visible in moments of crisis, flashing lights, urgent rescues and life-saving...

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Hidden dangers at home: Everyday household products linked to poisoning cases

With school holidays in full swing, it’s more important than ever for parents to be vigilant about hidden dangers in everyday household...

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World Hospice and Palliative Care Day: Let's break the stigma

Palliative care is often misunderstood as care provided only at the end of life. In reality, it is a service that supports people of all...

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Caring for the whole person: Western Cape marks World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10 October. It is a reminder of the importance of good mental health. This year’s theme,...

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Western Cape sees drop in infant immunisation coverage – Parents urged to immunise their children

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is concerned about a decline in immunisation coverage for children under one year during...

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We’re building health infrastructure: 45 projects underway in the Western Cape

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness currently has 45 healthcare construction projects underway for the 2025/26 financial year...

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Three young children enjoying the steep hike up Devil’s Peak. 

Movement for life: highlighting the role of physical activity in health and wellbeing

The Power of Movement Here is why physical activity matters, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the National Department of...

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