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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...

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...

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

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,...

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

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

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

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, together with the National Department of Health and community partners, today called on...