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Western Cape Government Health and Wellness

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Update on protest action in the Western Cape

Since the start of the week there have been several incidents of protest led by Nehawu across the country. In the Western Cape this has been...

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Department condemns senseless assaults on EMS crews

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is deeply concerned that Emergency Medical Services (EMS) teams have been targeted by...

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Make the choice to vaccinate against measles

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness encourages parents, guardians and caregivers to ensure children are vaccinated this month...

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Nurses on wheels bring healthcare to rural doorsteps

Simonè Louw is 23 years old. She lives at the Kuiperskraal Farm, a rural community outside of Durbanville. Like many other residents in her...

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New round of boosters to fight COVID-19 subvariant

COVID-19 is not gone. The highly contagious omicron offshoot XBB.1.5 is leading to increased COVID-19 infections across the world...

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Providing emergency medical care to all who need it

It was a busy weekend for the Western Cape Department of Health’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) where their interventions in critical...

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Making COVID-19 vaccines and other health services accessible

There will be several opportunities for residents and spectators, when the Battle of the Stars pre-season soccer tournament takes place at...

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Minister Mbombo welcomes 300 new nursing students at WC College of Nursing

The Western Cape College of Nursing (WCCN) is kicking 2023 off on a high note by expanding their course offering and annual intake of...

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Protect your children, keep measles immunisations up to date

Western Cape Government Health and Wellness is calling on all parents and caregivers to ensure that their children’s vaccinations are up to...

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Back To School - help your child to stay healthy and learn

Children across the Province have started their new school year this week. It is important to ensure that your child stays healthy this year...

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