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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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Improving access to diabetes care for people of the Western Cape

On World Diabetes Day, 14 November, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness encourages residents to know their risk of type 2...

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Celebrating patient safety with radiographers at Tygerberg Hospital and RCWMCH

Celebrating patient safety with radiographers at Tygerberg Hospital and Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (RCWMCH) The radiologists...

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New Men's Health Centre now open in Fisantekraal

New Men’s Health Centre now open in Fisantekraal – Western Cape Health and Wellness partners with Anova The Western Cape Department of...

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102 patients able to regain their vision after cataract surgery

During the week of 16 to 20 October 2023, a team of health care workers from the Belgium organisation, Smile and See Foundation, performed...

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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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