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Paarl Hospital Outpatient Department officially reopens months after devastating fire

The Western Cape Government has officially reopened the Paarl Hospital Outpatient Department (OPD) following the completion of major...

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Nearly 9 in 10 people choosing Lenacapavir in the Western Cape are first-time users of long-acting HIV prevention

In just seven weeks, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has taken an important step forward in expanding HIV prevention...

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Western Cape expands specialised mental healthcare with new 30-bed Acute Psychiatric Unit

Responding to the growing demand for specialised mental healthcare, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has officially opened...

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Western Cape achieves national first in forensic toxicology

The Western Cape Government’s Forensic Toxicology Unit has become the first provincial public forensic toxicology laboratory in South Africa...

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Western Cape strengthens healthcare resilience with new R11.4 million provincial linen depot

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has officially opened a new R11.4 million Provincial Linen Depot at the Tygerberg...

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Invitation to nominate members to hospital facility boards and clinic committees

Be the voice of your community! Want to make a difference as a voice for your community? Then you are invited to serve as a clinic committee...

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Stories of hope: EMS and communities support flood response as 40+ rescues unfold across the province

“When access is cut off due to flooding, you rely on your training, your team and your community to make sure no one is left without care...

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Paarl Hospital restoration nears completion months ahead of schedule

The restoration of Paarl Hospital following the devastating fire in January 2026 is now nearing completion, with major infrastructure...

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Story of hope: Op Die Berg Community providing staff protection from Cape storm

Nine healthcare workers from the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness who provides healthcare services at Op Die Berg Clinic, were...

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Provincial healthcare services remain operational amid severe weather conditions

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness confirms that while severe weather persists across parts of the province, majority of our...

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