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South Africa has recorded four new laboratory-confirmed mpox cases, with the Western Cape accounting for 18 of the 26 cases reported since January 2026. The Western Cape has recorded the most cases at ...
News South Africa » Western Cape » Health: Health Department urges vigilance as South Africa’s Mpox cases reach 26
South Africa has recorded four new mpox cases, bringing the national total to 26 since January 2026, with the Western Cape accounting for 18 infections as the Department of Health urges the public to ...
News South Africa » Western Cape » Health: How to Thaw a Health System Frozen in Fear
South Africa's public healthcare system finds itself caught between two incomplete revolutions - the democratic dream of a decentralised District Health System, and the march toward National Health ...
News South Africa » Western Cape » Health: Western Cape calls for national action as medicine supply challenges continue
The Western Cape Government remains concerned about the ongoing medicine supply challenges. The provincial Department of Health and Wellness recognises ...
News South Africa » Western Cape » Health: Extreme Heat Is Taking a Toll on Children’s Health in South Africa
Rising temperatures threaten children's health in South Africa, increasing heat-related illnesses and highlighting the need for stronger climate protection measures.
News South Africa » Western Cape » Health: Western Cape launches South Africa’s first public healthcare rewards pilot
The Western Cape’s WOWRewards pilot will offer eligible public healthcare users in Mitchells Plain up to R100 a month for completing approved preventative-health activities.
News South Africa » Western Cape » Health: South Africa sees an uptick in Mpox cases, mostly in the Western Cape
The Department of Health is urging South Africans to stay alert after a rise in Mpox cases nationwide. Most of the 18 confirmed cases are in the Western Cape, with three in Gauteng and one in ...
News South Africa » Western Cape » Health: South Africa records 4 new mpox cases as total climbs to 26
The cases have been detected across five provinces, with the Western Cape accounting for the majority of infections.
News South Africa » Western Cape » Health: Western Cape calls for national intervention as medicine shortages persist
The Western Cape says medicine shortages have continued for months and is seeking clearer national timelines to improve supply and monitoring.
News South Africa » Western Cape » Health: Beaufort West Patients Have to Travel for 10 Hours for Lifesaving Treatments
There is currently no outpatient treatment for dialysis and chemotherapy in Beaufort West Patients in need of lifesaving treatments such as dialysis and chemotherapy have to travel for hours out of ...
News South Africa » Western Cape » Health: Financial stress emerges as South Africa’s leading mental health risk
Financial pressure has emerged as the leading contributor to poor mental health across generations in South Africa, with rising living costs, debt repayments and family responsibilities leaving many ...