News and Media Title Filter by type Health and Wellness Public-private collaboration helps Strand man walk independently again after advanced limb reconstruction For Mr Tashinga Skipa, a 46-year-old resident from Strand, the ability to walk without crutches is more than a medical outcome. It is a... Read more Health and Wellness Stories of hope: EMS and communities support flood response as 40+ rescues unfold across the province “When access is cut off due to flooding, you rely on your training, your team and your community to make sure no one is left without care... Read more Health and Wellness Paarl Hospital restoration nears completion months ahead of schedule The restoration of Paarl Hospital following the devastating fire in January 2026 is now nearing completion, with major infrastructure... Read more Health and Wellness World Hypertension Day: Taking your blood pressure treatment could save your life As the world marked World Hypertension Day on 17 May, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is encouraging residents to take... Read more Health and Wellness Heart to heart is the best start: Western Cape Hospitals unite to promote lifesaving benefits of Kangaroo Mother Hospitals across the Western Cape are uniting to promote Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC), a simple yet powerful, evidence-based approach that... Read more 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 WARNING! Rising childhood burn injuries as Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital marks 70 years of care As Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) marks 70 years of caring for children across the Western Cape, the hospital is... Read more Health and Wellness Western Cape honours nurses on International Nurses’ Day On International Nurses’ Day, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness joins the global community in recognising the dedication... 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 Load More
