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World Kidney Day – Canadian Blood Service gifts organ donation education programme

To mark World Kidney Day on 13 March 2025, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is excited to announce the launch of the...

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Western Cape Government moves to safeguard healthcare after NGO funding halt

The Provincial Council on AIDS and Tuberculous (TB) convened this week to assess the impact of the sudden termination of funding by the...

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WCDHW welcomes new CEO at George Hospital

It is with great excitement that the department welcomes Mr Tshepo Kau as the new CEO of George Hospital, starting 1 January 2025....

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Our core function and responsibility at the Department of Health and Wellness is to provide quality, pers

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Oncology treatment at Tygerberg Hospital improves outcomes of childhood cancer

Effective oncology treatment at Tygerberg Hospital improves outcomes of childhood cancer The paediatric oncology unit at Tygerberg Hospital...

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Minister Mbombo celebrates our unsung heroes at Medicines Information Centre

Yesterday, Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, visited the Medicines Information Centre (MIC) at Groote...

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Karl Bremer Hospital needs your help to find families of patients

Karl Bremer Hospital requires the assistance of anyone who can help us with the contact details of any relatives of patients who were...

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Western Cape is promoting the responsible use of antibiotics and antimicrobials

Providing antibiotic and other antimicrobial treatment that results in the best clinical outcomes with minimal side effects to patients and...

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Lifesaving organ transplants at Groote Schuur and Red Cross Children Hospitals

Thanks to the generosity of registered donors, donor families, and living donors, hundreds of individuals lives have been lengthened over...

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Our children’s futures: Protect our girls from cervical cancer

Our children’s futures depend on our choices today: Protect our girls from cervical cancer Parenting is considered one of the toughest jobs...

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