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Department of Health and Wellness

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Health Research Approval Process

Summary This section contains documents relating to the health research application process in the Western Cape Department of Health and...

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Preventing violence before it starts: WC brings communities together through Planet Youth

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCDGW) this week hosted two regional Planet Youth data-dissemination workshops, in the...

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Caring for the whole person: Western Cape marks World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10 October. It is a reminder of the importance of good mental health. This year’s theme,...

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Diazville clinic under construction

We’re building health infrastructure: 45 projects underway in the Western Cape

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness currently has 45 healthcare construction projects underway for the 2025/26 financial year...

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Groote Schuur Museum

Groote Schuur Hospital Facility Board takes custodianship of Heart of Cape Town Museum

The Groote Schuur Hospital Facility Board, together with the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, confirms that the Heart of Cape...

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Premier Winde and Minister Wenger with HOD Cloete.

Continuity and Trusted Leadership: Health and Wellness Head renews contract

Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger, is pleased to announce the renewal of Dr Keith Cloete’s contract as the Head...

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Minister Wenger and the St Joseph's team

It takes a village: Collaboration in healthcare changes children’s lives

On Friday, 14 March 2025, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger, visited St Joseph's Intermediate Paediatric Care...

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Strategic Purchasing Public Private Collaborations

Online Application Public Private Collaborations The partnerships aim to expand and improve access to equitable and affordable primary...

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State-of-the-Art clinics will bring wellness closer to Ravensmead and Bothasig communities

The Western Cape Government is excited to announce significant progress in the construction and upgrading of healthcare facilities in...

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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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