News and Media Title Filter by type Filter By Published Date From To Health and Wellness Building a healthier future for you in 2025 The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness can confirm that emergency centres across the province managed 2,549 trauma cases and 5... Read more Health and Wellness A joyful start to 2025: Western Cape public health facilities welcome 101 newborns on New Years Day The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness can now confirm that 101 babies were born in public health facilities across the province... Read more Health and Wellness WCDHW welcomes new CEO at George Hospital It is with great excitement that the department welcomes Mr Tshepo Kau as the new CEO of George Hospital, starting 1 January 2025.... Read more Health and Wellness A call to action: We need your help to reduce trauma cases in Emergency Centres this festive season The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has released the latest data from its Health Emergency Centre Trauma Information System... Read more Health and Wellness Western Cape public health facilities welcomes 172* babies on Christmas Day The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is happy to confirm the birth of 172* babies at public health facilities throughout the... Read more Health and Wellness Respect emergency centres: reduce preventable emergencies this festive season Respect emergency centres: reduce preventable emergencies this festive season The festive season is a time for celebration, but it often... Read more Health and Wellness Stay sun smart this summer: Tygerberg Hospital advises prevention, protection, and early detection of skin cancer Tygerberg Hospital treats approximately 1 000 skin cancer patients annually is appealing to residents to be vigilant regarding sun... Read more News Festive parade brings joy for all at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital The holiday season is a joyful time for many children playing with their mates, enjoying family traditions and receiving gifts. It can also... Read more Health and Wellness A milestone for Ladismith: State-of-the-art clinic officially opens The Western Cape Government celebrated a significant milestone this week with the official opening of the new Ladismith Clinic, a state-of... Read more Health and Wellness Celebrating International Volunteer Day: Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness thanks EMS volunteers for their extraordinary service In recognition of International Volunteer Day, celebrated this past week, the Western Cape Minister of Health and Wellness, Mireille Wenger... Read more Health and Wellness Minister Mireille Wenger’s 2024/25 Adjustment Budget Speech: A Strategic Response to Healthcare Challenges Honourable Speaker, Members of the Provincial Parliament, Esteemed guests, People of the Western Cape. It is an honour to present the 2024... Read more Health and Wellness Stay safe this festive season: Protect lives and support our health heroes As the festive season approaches, the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness (WCDHW) is calling on all residents and visitors to... Read more Health and Wellness Join the Western Cape in taking the Equal Rights, Equal Care path to ending AIDS The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness prioritises the needs of individuals living with HIV, at risk of contracting, or affected... Read more News Western Cape Government’s commitment to better healthcare earns global spotlight The Western Cape Health and Wellness’s Head of Department, Dr Keith Cloete, has received international recognition at the 8th Global... Read more News Innovation Convention celebrates Access and Quality to Care On Friday the 22nd of November 2024, Western Cape Government Health and Wellness hosted the Innovation Convention 2024 (iCon24). Starting as... Read more Load More
