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Strengthening community relationships is key to improving mental health

Strengthening community relationships is key to improving mental health and wellbeing for residents On the 25th of October, Western Cape...

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Deon Lackay defies the odds: beats stroke and slims down!

This Stroke Awareness Week (25 October – 1 November), we are calling on all the residents of the Western Cape to make healthier choices to...

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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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'Mental wellness begins in childhood': Nurse encourages mental wellness for all

"Mental wellness begins in childhood": Nurse encourages mental wellness for young and old The World Health Organisation defines mental...

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Breast cancer survivors share stories of hope and ways to cope

Ten years ago, Bishop Lavis resident Trini Arries was diagnosed with breast cancer. Three months after her breast cancer diagnosis, Trini...

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GSH and RCWMCH reach major milestone with 50th kidney transplant

Groote Schuur Hospital and Red Cross Children’s Hospital reach major milestone with 50th kidney transplant Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) and...

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Western Cape EMS build strong relationships with communities, in support of life

Providing emergency medical services to residents in need of help at the proper time while building good relations with communities is a...

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Home-based rehabilitation helped Aunty Milli’s mental health and stroke recovery

Mildred Swanepoel (69) also known as “Aunty Milli” from New Woodlands, Mitchells Plain loved baking for her family and her community...

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Helping communities make better choices this National Nutrition Week

As the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness commemorates National Nutrition Week from 9 to 15 October 2023, the message is that...

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