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Premier assesses new energy resilience measures at Karl Bremer Hospital precinct

Media release: Premier assesses new energy resilience measures at Karl Bremer Hospital precinct; announces over R16 mil saving so far...

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Reduce your risk to major health problems by quitting tobacco

Healthcare workers who are putting their health first by quitting to smoke urge the community to do the same ahead of World No Tobacco Day...

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South Africa's oldest hospital to receive new APU, upgraded theatres and more

With almost R150 million of infrastructure projects currently in progress, Minister Nomafrench Mbombo had an opportunity to inspect the...

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Vaccination gives every child the chance at a healthy life

Too many children in the Western Cape are being left without protection against measles and other preventable diseases. As a result, the...

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Keeping the lights on for you, so we can keep on looking after your health

April marked a significant milestone for the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness as it commenced with its plans to safeguard...

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Construction of Eerste River APU in full swing and making good progress

With mental health and the wellness of our communities being a priority for the Department of Health and Wellness, I was pleased with the...

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Increase in medical and trauma incidents this Easter weekend

Providing effective emergency care both in-and-out of hospital medical care to residents was again a high priority for the health workers in...

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Easter weekend calls for individual responsibility to keep everyone safe

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness encourages residents to play their part in doing whatever they can this Easter weekend to...

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A budget of resilience and action, despite funding pressures

Yesterday, Minister Nomafrench Mbombo tabled her 9th budget for the Department of Health and Wellness of R23.804 billion for the 2023/24...

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Protect your children by keeping measles immunisations up to date

Parents of scholars under 15 years of age are reminded that they have until this coming Friday (31 March) to help ensure that their...

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