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Mowbray Maternity Hospital will undergo renovations for the next two years.

Mowbray Maternity Hospital's two-year renovation: What you need to know

Mowbray Maternity Hospital's two-year renovation aims to enhance care for mothers and babies while ensuring safety with temporary service adjustments.

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has appealed to the public to start the new year by donating blood, warning that national blood stocks remain below optimal levels following the festive season.

Appeal for blood donations as national stocks remain low

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has appealed to the public to start the new year by donating blood, warning that national blood stocks remain below optimal…

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has urged parents and caregivers to ensure that children are fully vaccinated this festive season, as measles outbreaks continue to rise across several urban and rural areas in the province.

Stay safe from measles this festive season

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has urged parents and caregivers to ensure that children are fully vaccinated this festive season, as measles outbreaks…

The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) has issued an appeal to blood donors after stocks of O-negative, O-positive and B-positive blood dropped to critical levels.

Western Cape Blood Service appeals for blood donations amid critical shortages

The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) has issued an appeal to blood donors after stocks of O-negative, O-positive and B-positive blood dropped to critical levels.

Mowbray Maternity Hospital’s new ceiling-suspended x-ray machine.

Mowbray Maternity Hospital introduces new X-ray technology

Mowbray Maternity Hospital has unveiled a cutting-edge ceiling-suspended X-ray machine, significantly improving patient care and accessibility for mothers and newborns. This…

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness said it has noted an increase in measles outbreaks in areas such as Khayelitsha, Mfuleni, Eerste River, Somerset West, Mitchells Plain, Kraaifontein, and Wesbank.

Measles outbreaks escalate in Western Cape: A call for increased vaccinations

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness said it has noted an increase in measles outbreaks in areas such as Khayelitsha, Mfuleni, Eerste River, Somerset West,…

A new Stellenbosch University study has found that many packaged foods marketed for babies and young children in South Africa contain flavourings that could negatively affect children’s eating habits and health.

Study finds potentially harmful flavourings in baby foods sold in South Africa

A new Stellenbosch University study has found that many packaged foods marketed for babies and young children in South Africa contain flavourings that could negatively affect…

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has raised concern over a decline in infant immunisation coverage, warning that the drop could expose hundreds of children to preventable diseases.

Western Cape health department raises alarm on declining infant immunisation rates

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has raised concern over a decline in infant immunisation coverage, warning that the drop could expose hundreds of children to…

Eleven laboratory-confirmed measles cases have been recorded in the Western Cape since the beginning of the year, said the provincial Department of Health and Wellness.

Health Department confirms measles cases under control in Western Cape

Eleven laboratory-confirmed measles cases have been recorded in the Western Cape since the beginning of the year, said the provincial Department of Health and Wellness.