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Update on protest action in the Western Cape

Since the start of the week there have been several incidents of protest led by Nehawu across the country. In the Western Cape this has been...

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Department condemns senseless assaults on EMS crews

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is deeply concerned that Emergency Medical Services (EMS) teams have been targeted by...

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Make the choice to vaccinate against measles

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness encourages parents, guardians and caregivers to ensure children are vaccinated this month...

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Ensure your children are vaccinated against measles

As the number of laboratory-confirmed measles cases continues to increase in the country, the Western Cape Department of Health urges...

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NICD declares a measles outbreak in Western Cape following spike in cases

The Western Cape Department of Health notes today’s alert by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) to declare a measles...

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Support the Western Cape school-based vaccination programme

From 20 February until 31 March 2023, the Western Cape Department of Health’s School-based vaccination programme will once again visit...

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Minister Mbombo encourages parents to vaccinate their children against measles

“Your child’s health is in your hands. Vaccinate against measles.” This was the message from the Western Cape Minister of Health Dr...

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Dr Laurencia Fillis rolls up her sleeves to serve the Atlantis community

Wesfleur Hospital’s new acting Head is excited about the opportunity to serve the Atlantis community, which is very close to her heart. “I’m...

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Antenatal care essential for protecting health of women and their unborn child

Antenatal care is essential for protecting the health of women and their unborn children If you’re pregnant, or suspect you’re pregnant, the...

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Pregnancy Awareness Week

Pregnancy is different and not all women experience the same symptoms. From 10 to 16 February 2023 the Department of Health puts the...

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