State-of-the-art Observatory Forensic Pathology Institute nears completion, performed more than 4 700 postmortems in 2023/24 Read More
Painting with purpose: New Youth Zone healthcare facility opens in Bellville South Read More
R279 million of Acute Psychiatric Unit projects currently under construction in the Western Cape Read More
Another milestone for Tygerberg Hospital: Using Tootsie-Roll Technique to plug a leaky heart valve Read More
There have been many questions regarding the national public sector budget shortfall and how it will impact health services in the Western Cape. The public health system will remain under pressure for the next 3 to 5 years as a result of significant... Read More
2024/25 VOTE 6 BUDGET SPEECH Department of Health & Wellness MINISTER PROFESSOR NOMAFRENCH MBOMBO Wednesday, 27 March 2024 Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Premier, Cabinet Ministers, Leaders of the Opposition, Read More
On Saturday, 06 April 2024, the recipients of cochlear implants and their families celebrated a proud milestone at Tygerberg Hospital: its 1 000th recipient of a cochlear implant at the hospital. A cochlear implant is an electronic hearing device... Read More
148-bedded Mitchells Plain Transitional Care Facility is alleviating service pressures on hospital platform Read More
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCGHW) and City of Cape Town (CoCT) have continued joint efforts to ensure plans remain on track for a smooth service handover of the Saxon Sea and Protea Park Clinics in Atlantis on the first... Read More
Let’s join hands to walk the journey towards the best health outcomes for the Western Cape (WC) Read More
Department of Health and Wellness to face a R807 million shortfall in the upcoming financial year Read More
Kidney health stands as a cornerstone of our overall well-being, yet its importance often remains underestimated. The kidneys, crucial organs in our body, are responsible for filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood, regulating electrolyte... Read More
147 Professional Nurses join the new Postgraduate Diploma programmes at the Western Cape College of Nursing (WCCN) Read More
Maternal, child and women’s health are one of the key priorities of the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. Read More
Wellness Hub alleviates pressure from Du Noon CHC, brings healthcare closer to the people Read More
Human milk banking week is observed from 01 to 07 March every year and promotes the establishment, support, and continuous operation of human milk banks at hospitals with neo-natal units. Read More
Tygerberg Hospital’s Water Treatment Plant slashes municipal water bill by more than 90% Read More
Today, 22 February 2024, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Professor Nomafrench Mbombo joined church leaders from the National Pastors Indaba Advocacy in Citrusdal to raise awareness about healthy lifestyle choices for overall well-being. Read More
Adolescence (age 13–19) is a time of many firsts and a time of change. If you’re a teen, it marks the start of new friendships and experiences; you may take on new opportunities and have more freedom to make choices for your future. Read More