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Western Cape health marks 40,000 patient milestone in GBV intervention programme

Since its inception, the Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Intervention Programme has screened 40,000 patients to intervene early in domestic...

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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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Steady construction progress at Ravensmead CDC: Doors to open 2026

The construction of the new Ravensmead Community Day Centre (CDC) is on track, with doors set to open by mid-2026. Provincial Minister of...

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New chemotherapy room and pharmacy upgrade brings hope to patients at Groote Schuur Hospital

The Oncology Department at Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH), which cares for approximately 3 000 new patients every year, has officially opened...

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Western Cape Government launches challenge to NHI Act to defend constitutional rights of residents

Yesterday, 2 September 2025, the Western Cape Government (WCG) filed papers with the Constitutional Court to challenge the validity of the...

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Supporting IPV Survivors: Building a safe, healing healthcare system

In recognition of Women’s Month, 50 medical interns at Groote Schuur Hospital received specialised training on how to sensitively screen for...

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Western Cape Government Launches Khulisa Care to combat child stunting and improve maternal nutrition

Joint Media Release by Mireille Wenger, Provincial Minister of Health and Wellness and Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape 5 August 2025...

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Vote 18: Health Budget Debate

House Chairperson, Honourable Minister and Deputy Minister, Fellow MECs, Honourable Members of the NCOP, Fellow South Africans It was Thomas...

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R590 million lifeline to provinces: Western Cape ready to deliver on HIV and TB

The Western Cape Government welcomes the R590 million in additional funding that will be allocated to provincial health departments, as...

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