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Men's Health Centre

The Western Cape Department of Health has officially opened a men’s health centre in the Cape Metro Northern Tygerberg Sub-structure (Karl...

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DSD committed to promoting dignity and well-being of girl learners

With the 2024 school year in full swing, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) is doing its part in ensuring the well...

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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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Delft Area-Based Team launched at WCG update on Violence Prevention Unit

Delft Area-Based Team formally launched as WCG provides update on Violence Prevention Unit During the Western Cape Government’s (WCG) update...

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Protect our children under 5 during Paediatric Surge Season

As the Paediatric Surge Season (PSS) gets underway, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness urges parents and caregivers to take...

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Tygerberg Hospital celebrates resilience of preemies and excellence in care

Tygerberg Hospital (TBH), the Western Cape’s largest public health facility, cares for nearly 800 of the tiniest of babies who have entered...

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Assistive devices strengthens Western Cape services to people with disabilities

Donation of assistive devices strengthens Western Cape services to people living with disabilities In a boost to assistive devices services...

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New LINAC radiation therapy machine improves outcomes for cancer patients at TBH

New LINAC radiation therapy machine improves outcomes for cancer patients at Tygerberg Hospital In a heart-warming win for cancer patients...

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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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