Health

Start safe: Protect our little ones from preventable injuries this burns season

Burns are among the most serious and preventable injuries that affect children. As winter approaches and we mark Burns Week in May, the...

Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger, is pleased to announce the renewal of Dr Keith Cloete’s contract as the Head...

As the world continues to grapple with public health challenges, World TB Day (24 March) is a critical reminder that tuberculosis (TB)...

Patients from across the Mossel Bay sub-district received cataract removals on 11 and 15 March 2025 as part of a cataract outreach...

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...

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

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

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness looks forward to a province where people living with HIV lead long and healthy lives by...

Primary health care

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

Men often take their health for granted. Medical professionals can treat and cure preventable health problems most of the time if it is...