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Support the Western Cape school-based vaccination programme

From 20 February until 31 March 2023, the Western Cape Department of Health’s School-based vaccination programme will once again visit...

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Minister Mbombo encourages parents to vaccinate their children against measles

“Your child’s health is in your hands. Vaccinate against measles.” This was the message from the Western Cape Minister of Health Dr...

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Dr Laurencia Fillis rolls up her sleeves to serve the Atlantis community

Wesfleur Hospital’s new acting Head is excited about the opportunity to serve the Atlantis community, which is very close to her heart. “I’m...

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Antenatal care essential for protecting health of women and their unborn child

Antenatal care is essential for protecting the health of women and their unborn children If you’re pregnant, or suspect you’re pregnant, the...

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Pregnancy Awareness Week

Pregnancy is different and not all women experience the same symptoms. From 10 to 16 February 2023 the Department of Health puts the...

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Ensure your COVID vaccinations are up-to-date

Community outreaches, where COVID-19 vaccines are integrated with comprehensive health services, have proved to be an effective way to...

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Providing ongoing effective emergency care to treat conditions

Over a weekend period where they responded to 5 968 incidents, the Western Cape Department of Health’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS)...

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Safe and effective measles vaccine for children under 15 years

As part of nationwide efforts to contain outbreaks of measles, as experienced in several other provinces, the Western Cape Department of...

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Minister Mbombo welcomes 300 new nursing students at WC College of Nursing

The Western Cape College of Nursing (WCCN) is kicking 2023 off on a high note by expanding their course offering and annual intake of...

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Final Vote 6 Speech - Dr Nomafrench Mbombo - 2022

Speech by Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, Minister of Health and Wellness, Budget 2022/23 Western Cape Provincial Parliament, Cape Town, 29 March 2022...

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