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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: Stories of courage, healing, and hope

September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shining a light on the courage of children fighting cancer, the...

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Western Cape Government launches challenge to NHI Act to defend constitutional rights of residents

Yesterday, 2 September 2025, the Western Cape Government (WCG) filed papers with the Constitutional Court to challenge the validity of the...

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Supporting IPV Survivors: Building a safe, healing healthcare system

In recognition of Women’s Month, 50 medical interns at Groote Schuur Hospital received specialised training on how to sensitively screen for...

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Western Cape Government Launches Khulisa Care to combat child stunting and improve maternal nutrition

Joint Media Release by Mireille Wenger, Provincial Minister of Health and Wellness and Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape 5 August 2025...

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Planet Youth launch: Helping communities raise healthier, happier teens

Planet Youth is a programme that empowers communities to work together in supporting young people to make positive life choices and build...

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Vote 18: Health Budget Debate

House Chairperson, Honourable Minister and Deputy Minister, Fellow MECs, Honourable Members of the NCOP, Fellow South Africans It was Thomas...

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Celebrating Nelson Mandela Day - Thank You To Our Partners

From “I” to “We” to “Us”: A heartfelt Thank You to all Our Partners

Achieving better health and wellbeing outcomes is not something any government can do alone. It requires a network of committed individuals...

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Life-changing reconstructive surgeries give children a second chance

July marks National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month, a time to shed light on conditions that not only affect a child’s...

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R590 million lifeline to provinces: Western Cape ready to deliver on HIV and TB

The Western Cape Government welcomes the R590 million in additional funding that will be allocated to provincial health departments, as...

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HIV & TB: The best investment for the future begins with smart, targeted steps today

On 24 June 2025, the Western Cape Provincial Council on AIDS and Tuberculosis (TB) convened to chart a clear and compassionate way forward...

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