News and Speeches for Department of Health and Wellness
South Africa's oldest hospital to receive new APU, upgraded theatres and more
26 April 2023With almost R150 million of infrastructure projects currently in progress, Minister Nomafrench Mbombo had an opportunity to inspect the construction of the new Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU) at the New Somerset Hospital, as well as the upgrades being... Read More
Vaccination gives every child the chance at a healthy life
25 April 2023Too many children in the Western Cape are being left without protection against measles and other preventable diseases. As a result, the risk of large outbreaks has increased. Read More
Keeping the lights on for you, so we can keep on looking after your health
23 April 2023April marked a significant milestone for the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness as it commenced with its plans to safeguard healthcare facilities against continuous and increasingly severe electricity blackouts. Read More
Construction of Eerste River APU in full swing and making good progress
21 April 2023With mental health and the wellness of our communities being a priority for the Department of Health and Wellness, I was pleased with the progress being made with the construction of the Eerste River Acute Psychiatric Unit (APU). Read More
Increase in medical and trauma incidents this Easter weekend
12 April 2023Providing effective emergency care both in-and-out of hospital medical care to residents was again a high priority for the health workers in the province this past long weekend. Emergency Medical Services Read More
Easter weekend calls for individual responsibility to keep everyone safe
6 April 2023The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness encourages residents to play their part in doing whatever they can this Easter weekend to keep themselves, the people they care about, and all road users safe. Read More
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We are pleased to share with you that the Western Cape Government (WCG) has once again achieved certification as a Top Employer in 2024. |
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