Health and Wellness

Western Cape takes next step towards universal healthcare as Health Think Tank enters implementation phase

The Health and Wellness Private Sector Think Tank will be extended for a further 12 months, following six months of strong progress and...

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness joins the global community in marking World Prematurity Day, a time to celebrate the...

The Western Cape is seeing an increase in measles outbreaks in urban areas such as Khayelitsha, Mfuleni, Eerste River, Somerset West...

November is globally recognised as Diabetes Awareness Month, with World Diabetes Day being marked on Friday, 14 November 2025. This year’s...

Summary This section contains documents relating to the health research application process in the Western Cape Department of Health and...

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCDGW) this week hosted two regional Planet Youth data-dissemination workshops, in the...

We offer a comprehensive, free HIV care system designed to support you at every stage, from testing to treatment. Whether you're living with...

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...

Palliative care focuses on improving the quality of life for people living with serious or life-threatening illnesses. It also provides...