The Poisons Information Helpline of the Western Cape (WC) has attended to more than 1000 calls regarding poisoning exposures to pesticides. Read More
The availability of a specialist service at Ceres and Robertson hospitals is making a big difference to the lives of children who have health challenges affecting their ears, nose, and throat. Read More
Joint planning continues for smooth handover of clinics to ensure better service to the community of Atlantis Read More
To improve radiation therapy treatment for cancer patients, Groote Schuur Hospital yesterday (26 June) unveiled the first of two new linear accelerator (LINAC) machines in the Western Cape. Read More
National Epilepsy Week: Tygerberg Hospital provides high-quality care for children affected by epilepsy Read More
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is appalled by the robbing of security staff at Gugulethu Community Health Centre in the early hours of Tuesday morning, 13 June 2023. Read More
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness would like to reach all eligible children with the measles vaccine to prevent further spread of cases and outbreaks. Read More
Western Cape reaches 50% flu vaccination coverage and encourages more at-risk residents to vaccinate Read More
Brand-new Gouda Clinic offers comprehensive healthcare to more than 10 000 residents in the community On June 5th, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, officially opened the brand-new R17.9 million Gouda Clinic. Read More
On Wednesday, 31 May, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, was briefed on the progress made in the Ceres Hospital Improvement Plan. Read More
The Brackengate COVID-19 field hospital was originally established and funded as a COVID-19 facility, to cater for the overflow of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. These contracts were extended where needed. Read More
Child Protection Day – 183 children treated by Child Protection Services in Red Cross Hospital in 2023 to date Read More
On Tuesday, 30 May, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Nomafrench M Read More
First ever provincial Stunting Baseline Survey shows gains as we invest in the future of our children on International Children’s Day “Children are our future - The more we invest in them, the greater our future will be.” Read More
This weekend, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to three separate hiking incidents in which older people slipped and injured themselves, with a 75-year-old man tragically losing his life. Read More
On Friday May 19th Minister Dr Nomafrench Mbombo visited Brackengate Transitional Read More
Karl Bremer Hospital has achieved Gold Status in the 2023 World Stroke Organisation (WSO) Angels Awards. The hospital is the first in the Western Cape to receive Gold Status. Read More
Investing in our Nurses’ future, to ensure continued quality health care provision Read More
Provincial Department of Health and Wellness (WCGHW) will have to freeze 2 362 posts if public sector wage agreement goes unfunded Read More
The second Presidential Health Summit ended on Friday and on behalf of the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, we look forward to the Presidency launching the 2023 Presidential Health Compact. Read More