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Clinical Appointment and Referral electronic Service (CAReS)

What is CAReS?

The Clinical Appointment and Referral electronic Service (CAReS) system facilitates efficient and holistic patient care while al

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Do you know the signs of mental illness and where to seek help?

There are a huge number and variety of mental illnesses and the signs of these illnesses may present themselves in a variety of ways. Some...

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Alzheimer's disease and dementia

Alzheimer’s disease isn’t a normal part of growing older. Although it is true that most people with the disease are 65 and older, people...

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Working together with all men to detect prostate cancer early in Western Cape

Men’s health month is a fitting reminder that early detection of prostate cancer starts with being aware of our general prostate health...

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Improving access to diabetes care for people of the Western Cape

On World Diabetes Day, 14 November, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness encourages residents to know their risk of type 2...

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Celebrating patient safety with radiographers at Tygerberg Hospital and RCWMCH

Celebrating patient safety with radiographers at Tygerberg Hospital and Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) The radiologists...

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New Men's Health Centre now open in Fisantekraal

New Men’s Health Centre now open in Fisantekraal – Western Cape Health and Wellness partners with Anova The Western Cape Department of...

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102 patients able to regain their vision after cataract surgery

During the week of 16 to 20 October 2023, a team of health care workers from the Belgium organisation, Smile and See Foundation, performed...

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To eliminate cervical cancer one day, the key is vaccinating young girls

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness supports ongoing efforts to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health threat one day...

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5th consecutive clean audit underlines DoHW’s good governance and quality

5th consecutive clean audit underlines Department of Health and Wellness’s good governance and quality healthcare services Today, the...

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