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Invitation to nominate members to hospital facility boards and clinic committees

Be the voice of your community! Want to make a difference as a voice for your community? Then you are invited to serve as a clinic committee...

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Stories of hope: EMS and communities support flood response as 40+ rescues unfold across the province

“When access is cut off due to flooding, you rely on your training, your team and your community to make sure no one is left without care...

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Paarl Hospital restoration nears completion months ahead of schedule

The restoration of Paarl Hospital following the devastating fire in January 2026 is now nearing completion, with major infrastructure...

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Story of hope: Op Die Berg Community providing staff protection from Cape storm

Nine healthcare workers from the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness who provides healthcare services at Op Die Berg Clinic, were...

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Flooded Roads

Provincial healthcare services remain operational amid severe weather conditions

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness confirms that while severe weather persists across parts of the province, majority of our...

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Wesfleur Upgrades

Construction underway at Wesfleur Hospital as upgrades focus on patient flow and dignity

The construction project to upgrade the outpatient department (OPD) and registry area at Wesfleur Hospital is now well underway, marking an...

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Western Cape Government Innovation: SWIMS app rolled out to health social workers

The Social Work Integrated Management System (SWIMS) App is a key innovation that is transforming the way that healthcare professionals do...

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Paarl Hospital fire: R67 million investment secures recovery and future resilience

The Western Cape Government has allocated R67 million to rebuild and strengthen Paarl Hospital following a recent fire, with the funding...

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Largest targeted skin cancer screening of its kind launched at Cape Town Cycle Tour

The Western Cape Government is supporting Skin Scan, powered by Tim’s Test, an innovative screening initiative that is transforming how skin...

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The first baby born on New Year’s Day was a little boy at Mowbray Maternity Hospital at 00:00, weighing 3.8 kg to proud mother Geneva Claasen.

A joyful start to 2026: WC public health facilities welcome 28 newborns on New Year’s Day

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is delighted to announce the arrival of 132 babies born in public health facilities...

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