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    City honours nursing fraternity on International Nurses Day

    City honours nursing fraternity on International Nurses Day

    12 May 2026

    Nurses are the backbone of our primary healthcare system

    City Health marks World Immunisation Week with renewed call for childhood vaccinations

    City Health marks World Immunisation Week with renewed call for childhood vaccinations

    28 April 2026

    To kick off the start of World Immunisation Week, the Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Francine Higham, joined healthcare workers, partners, caregivers and families for an immunisation awareness event.

    R10,5m upgrade to Tafelsig Clinic begins next week

    R10,5m upgrade to Tafelsig Clinic begins next week

    27 February 2026

    Construction will begin next week, as part of a broader R15 million investment in City Health facilities this financial year

    City condemns threats against security personnel as Town Two clinic prepares to reopen

    City condemns threats against security personnel as Town Two clinic prepares to reopen

    12 February 2026

    Serious threats were made against security personnel at the facility

    City urges parents to act early and prevent diarrhoea this summer

    City urges parents to act early and prevent diarrhoea this summer

    08 November 2025

    City's Health Service information on the prevention and treatment of diarrhoea this summer

    City celebrates its 650-strong nursing workforce this International Nurses Day

    City celebrates its 650-strong nursing workforce this International Nurses Day

    12 May 2025

    The theme this year highlights the importance of investing in nurses' well-being and recognising their contribution to global health and economic stability.

    City Health urges parents to vaccinate young children as immunisation rates dip slightly

    City Health urges parents to vaccinate young children as immunisation rates dip slightly

    29 April 2025

    Parents and caregivers are advised to reach out to their nearest clinic for more information and guidance.

    City Health ramps up child vaccination efforts

    City Health ramps up child vaccination efforts

    07 January 2025

    The department is hosting outreaches, but also encourages parents to visit their nearest clinic for assistance.

    ECD staff brush up on health and hygiene matters

    ECD staff brush up on health and hygiene matters

    15 September 2024

    The training initiative was a joint effort between City Health and the Community Arts & Culture Development Department.

    Infant vaccination declines

    Infant vaccination declines

    19 April 2024

    ​In the run up to World Immunisation Week (24 to 30 April), the City’s Health Department calls on parents and caregivers to ensure their children’s vaccinations are up to date.

    Child vaccinations need a boost

    Child vaccinations need a boost

    11 January 2024

    Children are issued with the Road to Health booklet soon after birth – this document helps keep track of their vaccination status.

    City pharmacies dispense nearly seven million items

    City pharmacies dispense nearly seven million items

    19 September 2023

    The City’s pharmacists dispense medication, but are also responsible for appropriate storage and care of medication.

    Put your child ‘on the road to health’ this World Immunisation Week

    Put your child ‘on the road to health’ this World Immunisation Week

    23 April 2023

    The Road to Health booklet helps track children’s routine immunisations to ensure that they are up to date.

    Measles outbreak declared in Cape Metro

    Measles outbreak declared in Cape Metro

    23 February 2023

    The National Institute for Communicable Diseases issued an alert of a measles outbreak in the Cape Metro district.

    Campaign kicks off to halt measles outbreak

    Campaign kicks off to halt measles outbreak

    05 February 2023

    Officials from the City of Cape Town’s Health Department are joining a national campaign to curb a measles outbreak.

    Routine vaccination is key to children’s health

    Routine vaccination is key to children’s health

    17 January 2023

    The new school year is upon us and the City wants to help learners miss as few school days as possible due to illness.

    Be wise, immunise your children

    Be wise, immunise your children

    23 June 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s Health Department is encouraging parents to keep up with their children’s immunisation schedule and be alert to the symptoms of childhood diseases

    Parents encouraged to keep their children on the ‘road to health’

    Parents encouraged to keep their children on the ‘road to health’

    25 April 2022

    It’s World Immunisation Week from 24 to 30 April.

    City makes Covid-19 vaccine registration easier

    City makes Covid-19 vaccine registration easier

    27 April 2021

    While the electronic vaccine data system (EVDS) is now open for elderly residents, the City is cognisant of the barriers that exist

    Pockets of hostility jeopardising Covid-19 oversight efforts

    Pockets of hostility jeopardising Covid-19 oversight efforts

    16 March 2021

    ​The threats, levelled against Environmental Health Practitioners in some areas, are bedevilling efforts to ensure continued Covid-19 compliance.

    City encourages continued access to essential health services

    City encourages continued access to essential health services

    28 January 2021

    While visits to the City of Cape Town’s clinics for some essential health services have remained stable the past few months, there have been dramatic increases in the number of patients diagnosed with hypertension, diabetes and the number of women who tested for cervical smears.

    Thousands benefit from Pelican Park clinic services

    Thousands benefit from Pelican Park clinic services

    24 September 2020

    The City of Cape Town’s Pelican Park Community Day Centre (CDC) has reached a milestone – celebrating its first year in operation.

    City Health achieves near 100% Ideal Clinic status

    City Health achieves near 100% Ideal Clinic status

    14 September 2020

    An Ideal Clinic is a health facility with good infrastructure, adequate staff, adequate resources

    City clinics geared for primary healthcare priorities

    City clinics geared for primary healthcare priorities

    10 August 2020

    City Health has introduced a raft of measures to ensure access and provision of primary healthcare services

    Child immunisations can’t fall by the wayside

    Child immunisations can’t fall by the wayside

    17 July 2020

    The City of Cape Town’s Health Department is worried about future child disease pandemics like measles if the immunisation rate does not pick up.

    First clinic ‘overflow’ facilities open their doors

    First clinic ‘overflow’ facilities open their doors

    13 July 2020

    Statement by Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Councillor Zahid Badroodien

    Immunisation statistics require a shot in the arm

    Immunisation statistics require a shot in the arm

    06 July 2020

    The City of Cape Town has taken stock of clinic attendance during the COVID-19 lockdown, and some areas are emerging as potential future concerns

    City Health finalises the first phase of its COVID-19 clinic extensions

    City Health finalises the first phase of its COVID-19 clinic extensions

    15 June 2020

    The City of Cape Town’s Health Department is putting the finishing touches to the first 20 overflow facilities at its clinics

    Ikhwezi Community Day Centre reopens

    Ikhwezi Community Day Centre reopens

    30 January 2020

    Reopening of Ikhwezi Community Day Centre

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