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Plans on track to ensure improved health service delivery to Atlantis Community

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCGHW) and City of Cape Town (CoCT) are working closely together to ensure plans remain...

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Update on health services affected by the ongoing minibus taxi strike

The ongoing minibus taxi strike and associated sporadic violence in certain areas are continuing to impact the delivery of health services...

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Update on health services affected by minibus taxi strike and criminal activity

The opportunistic violence in certain areas fuelled by the continued minibus taxi strike, has not only resulted in several health facilities...

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Western Cape Poisons Centre advisory: Protect yourself against carbon monoxide

Western Cape Poisons Centre advisory: Protect yourself against carbon monoxide poisoning or exposure During winter, the Poisons Information...

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Advancing radiotherapy treatment for cancer patients at Groote Schuur Hospital

To improve radiation therapy treatment for cancer patients, Groote Schuur Hospital yesterday (26 June) unveiled the first of two new linear...

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National Epilepsy Week: Tygerberg Hospital provides high-quality care

National Epilepsy Week: Tygerberg Hospital provides high-quality care for children affected by epilepsy While epilepsy is a very common...

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Criminality remains a threat to citizens’ right to access to health care

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is appalled by the robbing of security staff at Gugulethu Community Health Centre in the...

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Help the Western Cape to reach 95% population coverage of measles

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness would like to reach all eligible children with the measles vaccine to prevent further...

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Brand-new Gouda Clinic offers comprehensive healthcare to more than 10 000

Brand-new Gouda Clinic offers comprehensive healthcare to more than 10 000 residents in the community On June 5th, Western Cape Minister of...

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Western Cape reaches 50% flu vaccination coverage

Western Cape reaches 50% flu vaccination coverage and encourages more at-risk residents to vaccinate Maintaining high levels of immunity by...

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