News and Media Title Filter by type Health and Wellness Against the floods: How a Vredendal medical team created a "Night-Shift ICU" to save a newborn During the severe flooding that recently isolated the Matzikama area, a group of healthcare workers at Vredendal Hospital successfully... Read more Health and Wellness Story of hope: Op Die Berg Community providing staff protection from Cape storm Nine healthcare workers from the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness who provides healthcare services at Op Die Berg Clinic, were... Read more Health and Wellness Provincial healthcare services remain operational amid severe weather conditions The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness confirms that while severe weather persists across parts of the province, majority of our... Read more News Construction underway at Wesfleur Hospital as upgrades focus on patient flow and dignity The construction project to upgrade the outpatient department (OPD) and registry area at Wesfleur Hospital is now well underway, marking an... Read more News Western Cape Government Innovation: SWIMS app rolled out to health social workers The Social Work Integrated Management System (SWIMS) App is a key innovation that is transforming the way that healthcare professionals do... Read more News Nine out of ten children with severe head injuries were not restrained – a single “click” can save a life this Easter As families prepare to travel this Easter, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is insisting that children’s safety come first... Read more Health and Wellness Western Cape adds 800+ posts to strengthen public healthcare system The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is entering a new phase of stabilisation and strengthening of its health system, with... Read more Health and Wellness Health Budget 2026/27: Care, Dignity and Delivery - Investing in a Healthier Western Cape Honourable Speaker Members of the Western Cape Provincial Parliament Special guests Most importantly, residents of the Western Cape Good... Read more Health and Wellness Record TB testing in Western Cape as province steps up fight to end TB Ahead of World TB Day, recognised on 24 March each year, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCDHW) has recorded its highest... Read more Health and Wellness Paarl Hospital fire: R67 million investment secures recovery and future resilience The Western Cape Government has allocated R67 million to rebuild and strengthen Paarl Hospital following a recent fire, with the funding... Read more Health and Wellness When every second counts: New emergency care professionals graduate in the Western Cape More than 50 new emergency care professionals and rescue technicians graduated today from the Western Cape Government’s College of Emergency... Read more Health and Wellness When every second counts: New emergency care professionals graduate in the Western Cape More than 50 new emergency care professionals and rescue technicians graduated today from the Western Cape Government’s College of Emergency... Read more Health and Wellness Largest targeted skin cancer screening of its kind launched at Cape Town Cycle Tour The Western Cape Government is supporting Skin Scan, powered by Tim’s Test, an innovative screening initiative that is transforming how skin... Read more Health and Wellness Largest targeted skin cancer screening of its kind launched at Cape Town Cycle Tour The Western Cape Government is supporting Skin Scan, powered by Tim’s Test, an innovative screening initiative that is transforming how skin... Read more Health and Wellness Early detection opens doors: building a hearing-healthy Western Cape from clinic to classroom As the world marks World Hearing Day on 3 March, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCDHW) calls on families, teachers... Read more Load More
