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Providing emergency medical care to all who need it

It was a busy weekend for the Western Cape Department of Health’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) where their interventions in critical...

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Making COVID-19 vaccines and other health services accessible

There will be several opportunities for residents and spectators, when the Battle of the Stars pre-season soccer tournament takes place at...

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Minister Mbombo welcomes 300 new nursing students at WC College of Nursing

The Western Cape College of Nursing (WCCN) is kicking 2023 off on a high note by expanding their course offering and annual intake of...

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Protect your children, keep measles immunisations up to date

Western Cape Government Health and Wellness is calling on all parents and caregivers to ensure that their children’s vaccinations are up to...

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Back To School - help your child to stay healthy and learn

Children across the Province have started their new school year this week. It is important to ensure that your child stays healthy this year...

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Get vaxxed and relax at Sea Point Promenade and Mnandi Beach this weekend

The most effective way for us to reduce the risk of COVID-19 is to be up-to-date with our vaccinations and boosters. What better way to ease...

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Social Development provides psychosocial support for disaster victims

With hotter days expected, the Western Cape Department of Social Development urges residents to be cautious, especially those living in...

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Vaccination is the best answer for new sub-variant

The MEC of Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, encourages people to remain calm and careful, in the light...

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Ongoing surveillance and monitoring of COVID-19 cases

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has ongoing surveillance and monitoring of COVID-19 cases, hospitalisations, and deaths...

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Safer New Year's weekend behaviour sees fewer medical emergencies and trauma

The third long weekend of the Festive Season once again saw our trauma units and emergency medical services (EMS) called on relentlessly to...

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