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Members of the diabetes ward and clinic at the Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital.

Reducing diabetes complications: Why early detection, treatment and education are essential

Angelo Plaatjies was just five years old when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Now 33, he has navigated a lifetime of managing his...

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HIV: Undetectable Equals Untransmittable

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

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Street Address: 4 Dorp Street, Cape Town Postal Address: PO Box 2060, Cape Town, 8000 General Enquiries Telephone: 021 483 5417 Fax: 021 483...

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Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness: Head of Department

Our Head of Department (HOD), Dr Keith Cloete, has been in the position since April 2020, and was born in District Six, Cape Town. His...

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Delft Area-Based Team launched at WCG update on Violence Prevention Unit

Delft Area-Based Team formally launched as WCG provides update on Violence Prevention Unit During the Western Cape Government’s (WCG) update...

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Protect our children under 5 during Paediatric Surge Season

As the Paediatric Surge Season (PSS) gets underway, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness urges parents and caregivers to take...

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Tygerberg Hospital celebrates resilience of preemies and excellence in care

Tygerberg Hospital (TBH), the Western Cape’s largest public health facility, cares for nearly 800 of the tiniest of babies who have entered...

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Assistive devices strengthens Western Cape services to people with disabilities

Donation of assistive devices strengthens Western Cape services to people living with disabilities In a boost to assistive devices services...

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New LINAC radiation therapy machine improves outcomes for cancer patients at TBH

New LINAC radiation therapy machine improves outcomes for cancer patients at Tygerberg Hospital In a heart-warming win for cancer patients...

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Strengthening community relationships is key to improving mental health

Strengthening community relationships is key to improving mental health and wellbeing for residents On the 25th of October, Western Cape...

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