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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 urges at-risk individuals to get their flu vaccines

    City urges at-risk individuals to get their flu vaccines

    20 April 2026

    City clinics are taking delivery of nearly 18 500 doses of vaccine – by 24 April, all facilities should have stock

    City records 50% drop in TB diagnoses as testing increases from 1 500 to 7 000 monthly

    City records 50% drop in TB diagnoses as testing increases from 1 500 to 7 000 monthly

    27 March 2026

    The disease continues to affect many South Africans, but new data shows collective efforts are slowly turning the tide

    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 urges safer sex and regular STI testing during Awareness Month

    City urges safer sex and regular STI testing during Awareness Month

    23 February 2026

    STIs remain common, and early testing and treatment are essential to prevent complications and protect partners

    Teenage pregnancies remain a growing concern

    Teenage pregnancies remain a growing concern

    03 February 2026

    ‘This increase in teenage pregnancies forms part of a trend that has been observed over the past few years

    World AIDS Day: City clinics ramp up treatment and prevention measures

    World AIDS Day: City clinics ramp up treatment and prevention measures

    30 November 2025

    At the end of June 2024, City clinics had 37 357 clients remaining on PrEP; that figure increased to 51 277 by June 2025.

    City deepens its commitment to men's health and well-being

    City deepens its commitment to men's health and well-being

    21 November 2025

    ​November marks the commemoration of International Men’s Day and Movember

    Leonsdale satellite clinic back in business

    Leonsdale satellite clinic back in business

    12 August 2025

    Leonsdale satellite clinic back in business

    Basic antenatal care top of the class in women's health

    Basic antenatal care top of the class in women's health

    09 August 2025

    In the last financial year, 75,1% of pregnant clients booked their first antenatal visit before 20 weeks at City clinics.

    City Health aims to double up its youth zones

    City Health aims to double up its youth zones

    11 June 2025

    The youth zones offer dedicated waiting and treatment areas at specificclinics.

    Flu vaccines nothing to sneeze at

    Flu vaccines nothing to sneeze at

    19 April 2025

    Distribution to clinics is under way, and the vaccines will be available free of charge.

    TB testing skyrockets thanks to Targeted Universal Testing

    TB testing skyrockets thanks to Targeted Universal Testing

    20 March 2025

    TB is the world’s deadliest infectious disease with devastating health, social and economic consequences

    No love for STIs this month

    No love for STIs this month

    04 February 2025

    Annually, there is an education and awareness drive to highlight the importance of condom usage and to raise awareness around the signs and symptoms of STIs, as well as prevention and treatment.

    Civic Honours 2025: Cape Town Mayor calls for nominations

    Civic Honours 2025: Cape Town Mayor calls for nominations

    13 January 2025

    A Civic Honour may be conferred on a living person or in memory of a deceased person

    Alderman Eddie Andrews calling men to action at National Men’s Parliament

    Alderman Eddie Andrews calling men to action at National Men’s Parliament

    07 December 2024

    We are united by a common mission: to strengthen accountability amongst ourselves as men, and our role as leaders in government, communities, and families.

    City celebrates 20 years of ART this World Aids Day

    City celebrates 20 years of ART this World Aids Day

    30 November 2024

    City support World Aids Day - celebrating 20 years of ART and increasing awareness and education

    City Health hosts GBV awareness event

    City Health hosts GBV awareness event

    29 November 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Health Department brought together community leaders, residents and NGO’s at an event in Khayelitsha.

    ‘Tis the season to be healthy

    ‘Tis the season to be healthy

    21 November 2024

    This time of year is when most of us let our hair down and overindulge because we’ve worked hard and deserve a break.

    Health statistics show men are dropping the ball

    Health statistics show men are dropping the ball

    19 November 2024

    The theme this year is ‘Men’s Health Champions

    Dip in Diabetes screenings cause of concern

    Dip in Diabetes screenings cause of concern

    13 November 2024

    World Diabetes Day is on 14 November and the City highlights awarenes and programmes to assist with the prevention and management of diabetes

    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.

     Women’s health indicators a mixed bag

    Women’s health indicators a mixed bag

    10 August 2024

    City clinics offer a range of services specific to women’s health.

    Youth get to grips with their health

    Youth get to grips with their health

    27 June 2024

    City Health is enthused by young people's willingness to access family planning services and face diseases of lifestyle head-on.

    New partnership for men’s health in Bellville

    New partnership for men’s health in Bellville

    21 June 2024

    The partnership will see clinic operations extended to twice weekly, Thursdays and Fridays, between 08:00 and 15:00.

    Influenza vaccines available at City clinics

    Influenza vaccines available at City clinics

    05 June 2024

    City Health took delivery of 18 500 flu vaccines at the beginning of May.

    Get tested, we can beat TB

    Get tested, we can beat TB

    28 February 2024

    Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the infectious diseases affecting many South Africans.

    Teen pregnancy in the spotlight as numbers spike

    Teen pregnancy in the spotlight as numbers spike

    19 February 2024

    Last year between July 2022 and June 2023, the number of teenagers aged between 12 and 17 who visited a clinic for their first antenatal visit were 632, compared to 355 the previous corresponding year.

     Teens the focus during Pregnancy Awareness Week

    Teens the focus during Pregnancy Awareness Week

    11 February 2024

    The City of Cape Town’s Health Department will observe Pregnancy Week, from 12 to 16 February.

    Cape Town Civic Honours awarded

    Cape Town Civic Honours awarded

    06 December 2023

    ​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has conferred Civic Honours on exceptional Capetonians for their significant contribution to society in Cape Town and throughout the world

    City records nearly 50 000 assisted HIV self-tests in 18 months

    City records nearly 50 000 assisted HIV self-tests in 18 months

    29 November 2023

    City Health has been on the forefront of implementing new HIV and TB policies and guidelines rolled out by the National Department of Health.

    City celebrates treatment milestones for nearly 300 Matrix®clients

    City celebrates treatment milestones for nearly 300 Matrix®clients

    22 September 2023

    The certification ceremony at the Kensington Civic Centre is the latest to acknowledge the efforts of participants in the City’s Health substance abuse programme.

    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.

      Cape Town announces Civic Honours recipients

    Cape Town announces Civic Honours recipients

    24 August 2023

    The City acknowledges the remarkable achievements of a number of men, women and organisations who have made Cape Town and the world a better place

    Council Address – 24 August 2023

    Council Address – 24 August 2023

    24 August 2023

    Today is about acknowledging the remarkable achievements of a number of men, women and organisations who have made Cape Town and the world a better place.

    Business as usual when Atlantis clinics move to province

    Business as usual when Atlantis clinics move to province

    12 June 2023

    The handover of the two clinics will result in a holistic and integrated primary healthcare service package for the community of Atlantis

    City launches satellite clinic for youth in Belhar

    City launches satellite clinic for youth in Belhar

    11 June 2023

    The facility will further progress City Health’s continuous goal of providing a safe place for youth to receive healthcare.

    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.

    Tuberculosis screening increases year-on-year

    Tuberculosis screening increases year-on-year

    24 March 2023

    ​City Health has hosted numerous events in the lead up to World TB Day, commemorated annually on 24 March

    Sexual health should be focus year round

    Sexual health should be focus year round

    28 February 2023

    Your sexual health can affect, and is affected by other aspects, such as your physical, mental, emotional, and social health

    National Pregnancy Week: nothing ‘basic’ about ante-natal care

    National Pregnancy Week: nothing ‘basic’ about ante-natal care

    12 February 2023

    City offer health service at clinic and highlight pregnancy week

    HIV self-screening takes off

    HIV self-screening takes off

    30 November 2022

    In the past 12 months, the public health sector has introduced two new measures to encourage HIV testing.

    City Health invites men to check their vitals

    City Health invites men to check their vitals

    18 November 2022

    According to City Health records for the past three years, men account for only 27% of the overall headcount at primary healthcare facilities.

    Donation allows City Health to create more room at its Town Two Clinic

    Donation allows City Health to create more room at its Town Two Clinic

    28 September 2022

    The prefabricated structure, built on the premises of the Town 2 Community Day Centre in Khayelitsha, was utilised by MSF to conduct its EndTB trial.

    Focus on women’s wellness

    Focus on women’s wellness

    20 August 2022

    The Women's Month event is the latest in a series of ongoing, city-wide interventions by the City's Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department, to empower women, and strengthen families.

    Make your health a priority this Women’s Month

    Make your health a priority this Women’s Month

    02 August 2022

    Maternal health visits dropped from 72 441 during 2020/21, to 68 972 during 2021/22

    Sexual health services top the list for young people

    Sexual health services top the list for young people

    15 June 2022

    The City of Cape Town’s clinics offer a basket of youth-friendly health services, including contraception, pregnancy testing and antenatal care, family planning and education

    The practicalities of navigating a Covid-19 resurgence

    The practicalities of navigating a Covid-19 resurgence

    24 May 2022

    Given the time of year, it is difficult to make a distinction between the common cold or flu, and Covid-19, particularly as symptoms of the latter have become far less specific

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