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    World Hypertension Day: Cape Town clinics screen more than 683 000 residents as hypertension diagnoses rise

    World Hypertension Day: Cape Town clinics screen more than 683 000 residents as hypertension diagnoses rise

    17 May 2026

    World Hypertension Day is commemorated annually on 17 May.

    Improving public health starts with the City

    Improving public health starts with the City

    13 February 2026

    The City of Cape Town today launched its “Good For You” Healthy Food Guidelines at the Cape Town Civic Centre

    Emergency calls: details DO matter

    Emergency calls: details DO matter

    25 May 2025

    Callers are reminded to share as many pertinent details as possible to epxedite calls for help.

    Hypertension concern as new cases increase by 35%

    Hypertension concern as new cases increase by 35%

    17 May 2025

    This World Hypertension Day, today, 17 May, City Health celebrates the 11% increase in persons screened year-on-year.

    City triples its hypertension screening rate

    City triples its hypertension screening rate

    17 May 2024

    The rate of screening increased three-fold, compared to the same period the previous year, when 190 295 persons were screened.

     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.

    Diabetes data shows room for growth

    Diabetes data shows room for growth

    14 November 2023

    November is National Diabetes Month, while 14 November is World Diabetes Day.

     City promotes health and productivity during National Nutrition Week

    City promotes health and productivity during National Nutrition Week

    08 October 2023

    The City of Cape Town is dedicated to the well-being of its residents and employees.

    City aims to ease the pressure of hypertension

    City aims to ease the pressure of hypertension

    19 May 2023

    The statistics prove that the onus is on everyone, both old and young, to take ownership of their health, and to be informed about the risks.

    Delft Library’s new digital service aims to change lives

    Delft Library’s new digital service aims to change lives

    15 September 2022

    Residents are faced with potentially life changing decisions every day and while some may seem easy, others are a commitment with serious consequences.

    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

    New hypertension cases higher among younger generation

    New hypertension cases higher among younger generation

    16 May 2022

    Hypertension is often referred to as a silent killer and global statistics show that worldwide

    High risk groups urged to join the vaccination queue

    High risk groups urged to join the vaccination queue

    26 October 2021

    Health officials are working hard to ensure that everything possible is done to suppress the impact of a potential fourth wave of Covid-19 infections.

    City Health encourages patrons to Think Pharmacy and continue chronic visits amid pandemic

    City Health encourages patrons to Think Pharmacy and continue chronic visits amid pandemic

    07 September 2021

    The theme for this year’s Pharmacy Month is Think Pharmacy: Quality Healthcare for all.

    City urges continued vaccine registration

    City urges continued vaccine registration

    07 July 2021

    The number of people infected has risen and there is no doubt that we are in the third wave

    Hypertension – know your numbers

    Hypertension – know your numbers

    13 May 2021

    City raises awareness about hypertension.

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