Ministry of Health and Wellness

Nearly 37 000 Western Cape girls protected against HPV, with thousands more to be reached as next vaccination round begins

In the first six months of 2026, nearly 37 000 Grade 5 girls in the Western Cape have already received a vaccine that can help protect them...

Responding to the growing demand for specialised mental healthcare, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has officially opened...

The Western Cape Government’s Forensic Toxicology Unit has become the first provincial public forensic toxicology laboratory in South Africa...

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has officially opened a new R11.4 million Provincial Linen Depot at the Tygerberg...

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has officially opened a new adolescent mental health wing for girls at Lentegeur Hospital...

The restoration of Paarl Hospital following the devastating fire in January 2026 is now nearing completion, with major infrastructure...

The construction project to upgrade the outpatient department (OPD) and registry area at Wesfleur Hospital is now well underway, marking an...

The Social Work Integrated Management System (SWIMS) App is a key innovation that is transforming the way that healthcare professionals do...

As families prepare to travel this Easter, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is insisting that children’s safety come first...

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is entering a new phase of stabilisation and strengthening of its health system, with...