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Building a healthier future for you in 2025

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness can confirm that emergency centres across the province managed 2,549 trauma cases and 5...

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The first baby born was a little girl, weighing 2.98kg, born at George Hospital to mom Esmerelda Bordtjies.

A joyful start to 2025: Western Cape public health facilities welcome 101 newborns on New Years Day

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness can now confirm that 101 babies were born in public health facilities across the province...

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A call to action: We need your help to reduce trauma cases in Emergency Centres this festive season

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has released the latest data from its Health Emergency Centre Trauma Information System...

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Delft MOU welcomed their first baby for Christmas Day, a little boy, born at 03:38, to mom Jamie Lee Manuel.

Western Cape public health facilities welcomes 172* babies on Christmas Day

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is happy to confirm the birth of 172* babies at public health facilities throughout the...

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Respect emergency centres: reduce preventable emergencies this festive season

Respect emergency centres: reduce preventable emergencies this festive season The festive season is a time for celebration, but it often...

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Stay sun smart this summer: Tygerberg Hospital advises prevention, protection, and early detection of skin cancer

Tygerberg Hospital treats approximately 1 000 skin cancer patients annually is appealing to residents to be vigilant regarding sun...

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Festive parade brings joy for all at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital

The holiday season is a joyful time for many children playing with their mates, enjoying family traditions and receiving gifts. It can also...

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A milestone for Ladismith: State-of-the-art clinic officially opens

The Western Cape Government celebrated a significant milestone this week with the official opening of the new Ladismith Clinic, a state-of...

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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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