News and Media Title Filter by type Health and Wellness Western Cape takes next step towards universal healthcare as Health Think Tank enters implementation phase The Health and Wellness Private Sector Think Tank will be extended for a further 12 months, following six months of strong progress and... Read more Health and Wellness World Prematurity Day 2025: Giving every baby the best start The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness joins the global community in marking World Prematurity Day, a time to celebrate the... Read more Health and Wellness Rapid increase in vaccine preventable disease in the Western Cape The Western Cape is seeing an increase in measles outbreaks in urban areas such as Khayelitsha, Mfuleni, Eerste River, Somerset West... Read more Health and Wellness World Diabetes Day 2025: Premier Winde: “Managing diabetes is not always easy” November is globally recognised as Diabetes Awareness Month, with World Diabetes Day being marked on Friday, 14 November 2025. This year’s... Read more Health and Wellness Preventing violence before it starts: WC brings communities together through Planet Youth The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCDGW) this week hosted two regional Planet Youth data-dissemination workshops, in the... Read more Health and Wellness National immunisation catch-up drive launching in Western Cape The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is calling on all parents and caregivers to ensure their children are fully immunised as... Read more Health and Wellness The Heart of Healthcare: Western Cape honours nursing excellence and compassion On 22 October 2025, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness paid tribute to the heart of healthcare — our nurses — at the 2025... Read more Health and Wellness Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Early detection and collaboration save lives October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this year South Africa’s theme, “No One Should Face Breast Cancer Alone”, reminds us that... Read more Health and Wellness Hidden dangers at home: Everyday household products linked to poisoning cases With school holidays in full swing, it’s more important than ever for parents to be vigilant about hidden dangers in everyday household... Read more Health and Wellness Caring for the whole person: Western Cape marks World Mental Health Day World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10 October. It is a reminder of the importance of good mental health. This year’s theme,... Read more Health and Wellness We’re building health infrastructure: 45 projects underway in the Western Cape The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness currently has 45 healthcare construction projects underway for the 2025/26 financial year... Read more Health and Wellness R42 million infrastructure investment to boost healthcare at Montagu Hospital The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is making steady progress on the R42 million infrastructure upgrade at Montagu Hospital... Read more Health and Wellness Groote Schuur Hospital Facility Board takes custodianship of Heart of Cape Town Museum The Groote Schuur Hospital Facility Board, together with the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, confirms that the Heart of Cape... Read more Health and Wellness Close the Gap: We want you to come back to care The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness, together with the National Department of Health and community partners, today called on... Read more Health and Wellness September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Stories of courage, healing, and hope September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shining a light on the courage of children fighting cancer, the... Read more Load More
