Health

National immunisation catch-up drive launching in Western Cape

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is calling on all parents and caregivers to ensure their children are fully immunised as...

On 22 October 2025, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness paid tribute to the heart of healthcare — our nurses — at the 2025...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year South Africa’s theme, “No One Should Face Breast Cancer Alone”, reminds us that...

A provincial event held at Stellenbosch University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences on 17 October 2025 brought together...

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals are often only visible in moments of crisis, flashing lights, urgent rescues and life-saving...

With school holidays in full swing, it’s more important than ever for parents to be vigilant about hidden dangers in everyday household...

Palliative care is often misunderstood as care provided only at the end of life. In reality, it is a service that supports people of all...

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is concerned about a decline in immunisation coverage for children under one year during...

The Power of Movement Here is why physical activity matters, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the National Department of...

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is making steady progress on the R42 million infrastructure upgrade at Montagu Hospital...