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How the NHI will impact your healthcare access and costs

WEBWhat is the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, and what does it mean to South Africans seated at different sides of the table? The objective of the NHI Bill is for …

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Western Cape health MEC urges president to reconsider NHI Bill …

WEBThe Western Cape Health MEC, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, voiced concerns about the NHI Bill reforms and urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to send the bill back to …

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Watch: 'We aren't a reckless government,' says Ramaphosa on NHI …

WEBThe objective of the NHI Bill is set to provide universal access to quality healthcare for all South Africans of all races, rich or poor and legal long-term residents, …

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WCG urges President Ramaphosa not to sign NHI Bill into law

WEBPresident @CyrilRamaphosa will on Wednesday, 15 May 2024, publicly sign into law the National Health Insurance Bill which directs the transformation of the …

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City launches testing campaign for TB Awareness Month

WEBPublished by Jan-Hendrik De Villiers on March 1, 2024. As March is Tuberculosis (TB) Awareness Month, the City of Cape Town ‘s Health Department is …

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5 Smoothie bowls to try in Cape Town CapeTown ETC

WEBA smoothie bowl option for breakfast is the ‘Matcha magic’ that is packed with avocado, kiwi,Papaya, spinach, lucuma, banana, mint and matcha. The bowl is topped …

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President Cyril Ramaphosa to sign National Health Insurance Bill …

WEBPresident Cyril Ramaphosa will publicly sign the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law on Wednesday, 15 May. According to the South African Government, …

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New District Six Day Centre for Cape Town CapeTown ETC

WEBPremier Helen Zille and Health MEC Nomafrench Mbombo officially opened the District Six Community Day Centre (CDC) on Wednesday, 25 July. The project had a …

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City of Cape Town records sharp increase in teen pregnancies

WEBA sharp increase in teenage pregnancies sees the City of Cape Town’s Health Department expressing concern over the number of girls between the ages of 12 …

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WC Health Department launches free HPV vaccine campaign for …

WEBAccording to the Western Cape Government (WCG), all girls aged nine and older are eligible for a single dose of the vaccine. ‘ We know the famous saying, …

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Groote Schuur Hospital gets R47 million machine to treat cancer

WEBGroote Schuur Hospital gets R47 million machine to treat cancer. Published by Ilze-Mari Van Zyl on June 27, 2023. A R47 million linear accelerator has been …

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Fatima Sydow faces another setback in her battle against cancer

WEBOn Sunday evening, 49-year-old celebrity chef Fatima Sydow took to Instagram to share an update on her battle against cancer. In May of this year, the Cape …

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How to protect yourself from surge season

WEBA GUIDE TO HANDWASHING. – Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap. – Lather your hands by rubbing them …

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Health Department still concerned about teen pregnancy rate

WEBThe country's teen pregnancy rate has sparked widespread concern among provincial health ministers. On New Year's Day, the country had 1703 births, with 190 of …

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Health department warns public of cholera outbreak in two …

WEBPublished by Adrienne Bredeveldt on May 22, 2023. The Department of Health has issued a notice to the public to exercise caution and maintain proper hand …

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South African health and makeup brands you should know about

WEBSorbet. So much more than just a gorgeous spot to have a fabulous manicure or quick wax, the Sorbet group has expanded over the last few years to …

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New Somerset Hospital gets nearly R150 million in upgrades

WEBThe New Somerset Hospital has been providing healthcare services to Cape Town residents for more than 150 years. According to the Western Cape Ministry of …

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A look inside Mitchells Plain's Hospital of Hope

WEBA look inside Mitchells Plain’s Hospital of Hope. The first intermediate care COVID-19 wards at Lentegeur Hospital in Mitchells Plain have been activated and an …

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