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Lentegeur Adolescent Unit Opening

Western Cape strengthens adolescent mental health services with new specialised unit

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has officially opened a new adolescent mental health wing for girls at Lentegeur Hospital...

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Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness strongly condemns EMS attack

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness strongly condemns all attacks on our Emergency Medical Services personnel and our...

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Youth Day: WCG launches Positive Parenting Series on connecting with your teen

This Youth Month, the Western Cape Government is launching an innovative positive parenting series, covering specific topics that teens told...

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Western Cape Health and Wellness implements mitigation measures to maintain specialist healthcare access for Central Karoo patients

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is implementing a range of mitigation measures to ensure that patients from the Central...

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Western Cape opens new R48.7 million Hornlee Clinic to meet growing healthcare needs

Residents of Hornlee, Knysna and surrounding communities will soon begin accessing services at the new Hornlee Clinic, as the Western Cape...

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Western Cape expands HIV prevention with rollout of Lenacapavir

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has today commenced the phased rollout of Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention...

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Amara Bedja (2 years old)

World Clubfoot Day 2026: Early intervention gives children with clubfoot the chance to walk, play and thrive

When Jessica Lukoji (13) and Amara Bedja (2) were born, their parents immediately noticed that their feet looked different. Like many...

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Desiree Herbert

World Cancer Survivors Day

When Desiree Herbert heard the word “cancer”, fear filled the room. When Juniad Malgas received his diagnosis, what had started as a routine...

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Pre-operative radiograph with bilateral above-knee socket prostheses

Public-private collaboration helps Strand man walk independently again after advanced limb reconstruction

For Mr Tashinga Skipa, a 46-year-old resident from Strand, the ability to walk without crutches is more than a medical outcome. It is a...

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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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