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First ever provincial Stunting Baseline Survey shows gains

First ever provincial Stunting Baseline Survey shows gains as we invest in the future of our children on International Children’s Day...

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EMS encourages residents to help prevent hiking and burn injuries this winter

This weekend, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responded to three separate hiking incidents in which older people slipped and injured...

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Karl Bremer Hospital receives Gold Status in stroke care initiative

Karl Bremer Hospital has achieved Gold Status in the 2023 World Stroke Organisation (WSO) Angels Awards. The hospital is the first in the...

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Investing in our nurses’ future, to ensure ongoing quality health care provision

Investing in our Nurses’ future, to ensure continued quality health care provision Nurses remain at the core of health service delivery. On...

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WCGHW has to freeze 2 362 posts if public sector wage agreement goes unfunded

Provincial Department of Health and Wellness (WCGHW) will have to freeze 2 362 posts if public sector wage agreement goes unfunded I will be...

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Western Cape looks forward to launch of Presidential Health Compact in Sept 2023

The second Presidential Health Summit ended on Friday and on behalf of the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, we look forward...

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Reduce your risk to major health problems by quitting tobacco

Healthcare workers who are putting their health first by quitting to smoke urge the community to do the same ahead of World No Tobacco Day...

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South Africa's oldest hospital to receive new APU, upgraded theatres and more

With almost R150 million of infrastructure projects currently in progress, Minister Nomafrench Mbombo had an opportunity to inspect the...

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Vaccination gives every child the chance at a healthy life

Too many children in the Western Cape are being left without protection against measles and other preventable diseases. As a result, the...

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Keeping the lights on for you, so we can keep on looking after your health

April marked a significant milestone for the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness as it commenced with its plans to safeguard...

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