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Specialist service brought closer to communities in Ceres and Robertson hospital

The availability of a specialist service at Ceres and Robertson hospitals is making a big difference to the lives of children who have...

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Eden Karoo Region: Child Protection and Substance Abuse support in spotlight

Child Protection Month may be over, and Youth Month coming to an end, but the Western Cape Department of Social Development (WCDSD) is...

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National Epilepsy Week: Tygerberg Hospital provides high-quality care

National Epilepsy Week: Tygerberg Hospital provides high-quality care for children affected by epilepsy While epilepsy is a very common...

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Youth Month – Western Cape DSD supporting at-risk youth

During the month of June, Youth Month, we recognize the invaluable contribution of countless young people who bravely fought for freedom and...

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Encourage healthy lifestyles by packing wholesome school lunch boxes

Childhood obesity is on the rise within our communities. This is largely owing to a poor diet that encourages overeating; and a lack of...

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Child Protection Week: Solutions being sought for Child Protection NGOs

Head of the Western Cape Department of Social Development, Dr Robert Macdonald: Child Protection Week, observed annually between 29 May and...

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Help the Western Cape to reach 95% population coverage of measles

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness would like to reach all eligible children with the measles vaccine to prevent further...

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Child Protection Month: Atlantis parents eager to provide places of safety

When a child is being abused, neglected, or exploited, they are in need of care and protection. The Western Cape Department of Social...

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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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Fatal road accident tragically claims lives of five school children

This morning, five children on their way to school were killed in a fatal traffic accident in Mitchells Plain. Initial information suggests...

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