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Festive parade brings joy for all at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital

The holiday season is a joyful time for many children playing with their mates, enjoying family traditions and receiving gifts. It can also...

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Celebrating International Volunteer Day: Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness thanks EMS volunteers for their extraordinary service

In recognition of International Volunteer Day, celebrated this past week, the Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger...

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Minister Mireille Wenger’s 2024/25 Adjustment Budget Speech: A Strategic Response to Healthcare Challenges

Honourable Speaker, Members of the Provincial Parliament, Esteemed guests, People of the Western Cape. It is an honour to present the 2024...

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Stay safe this festive season: Protect lives and support our health heroes

As the festive season approaches, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCDHW) is calling on all residents and visitors to...

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Join the Western Cape in taking the Equal Rights, Equal Care path to ending AIDS

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness prioritises the needs of individuals living with HIV, at risk of contracting, or affected...

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Western Cape Government’s commitment to better healthcare earns global spotlight

The Western Cape Health and Wellness’s Head of Department, Dr Keith Cloete, has received international recognition at the 8th Global...

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Emergency Services take to the skies to advance accessible healthcare

Ahead of the peak season, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger, visited the Western Cape Government’s emergency air...

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Providing Health and Wellness FOR YOU

Our core function and responsibility at the Department of Health and Wellness is to provide quality, pers

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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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Men's Health

Men often take their health for granted. Medical professionals can treat and cure preventable health problems most of the time if it is...

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