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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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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Stories of courage, healing, and hope

September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shining a light on the courage of children fighting cancer, the...

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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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Your Life. Your Health. Your Power.

A Women’s Day message from the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness This Women’s Day, the Western Cape Department of Health and...

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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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WCDHW Ribbon-cutting ceremony new Burns Unit at Ceres Hospital

First paediatric burns unit opened in Cape Winelands

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness in collaboration with The Children’s Hospital Trust and partner organisations, brought...

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Planet Youth launch: Helping communities raise healthier, happier teens

Planet Youth is a programme that empowers communities to work together in supporting young people to make positive life choices and build...

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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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