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Our emergency centres are under pressure, let’s work together to protect health and support staff

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is experiencing significant pressure across hospitals and emergency centres during the...

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Western Cape public health facilities welcomed 171 babies on Christmas Day

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is happy to announce the birth of 171 babies at public health facilities throughout the...

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Western Cape takes next step towards universal healthcare as Health Think Tank enters implementation phase

The Health and Wellness Private Sector Think Tank will be extended for a further 12 months, following six months of strong progress and...

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World Prematurity Day 2025: Giving every baby the best start

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness joins the global community in marking World Prematurity Day, a time to celebrate the...

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R42 million infrastructure investment to boost healthcare at Montagu Hospital

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is making steady progress on the R42 million infrastructure upgrade at Montagu Hospital...

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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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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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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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Minister Wenger tables R32 billion budget to begin the next chapter in healthcare

Today, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger, tabled the Department’s 2025/26 Budget. With a total allocation of R32...

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