Mireille Wenger - Western Cape Provincial Minister of Health & Wellness
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The Unicorn chats to Mireille Wenger, Western Cape Provincial Minister of Health and Wellness, about the health and wellness initiatives being driven by the Western Cape Government.
Her portfolio encompasses public hospitals and clinics, emergency medical services, mental health, preventative healthcare and community wellness.
Among the department's current priorities are strengthening frontline healthcare services, expanding mental health support, improving access to primary healthcare, encouraging preventative health practices through the new WOWRewards pilot, and supporting the health and wellbeing of young people.
The department's 2026/27 budget also prioritises additional healthcare personnel, improved healthcare infrastructure and digital innovation to help make services more accessible and efficient.
For residents of the Deep South and across the Western Cape, understanding the healthcare services and initiatives available to our communities is important.
Find out more: Visit the official Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness website for the latest news, programmes and public healthcare information.
Her portfolio encompasses public hospitals and clinics, emergency medical services, mental health, preventative healthcare and community wellness.
Among the department's current priorities are strengthening frontline healthcare services, expanding mental health support, improving access to primary healthcare, encouraging preventative health practices through the new WOWRewards pilot, and supporting the health and wellbeing of young people.
The department's 2026/27 budget also prioritises additional healthcare personnel, improved healthcare infrastructure and digital innovation to help make services more accessible and efficient.
For residents of the Deep South and across the Western Cape, understanding the healthcare services and initiatives available to our communities is important.
Find out more: Visit the official Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness website for the latest news, programmes and public healthcare information.
