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    City Health flags nicotine dependence in young people

    City Health flags nicotine dependence in young people

    31 May 2026

    The Department has concluded a series of sessions with thousands of learners aged seven to 18, aimed at discouraging tobacco use and creating awareness of the dangers of smoking.

    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.

    Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health

    Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health

    30 April 2026

    The world marked International Noise Awareness Day (INAD) on 29 April

    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.

    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

    City continues to support efforts to quell Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak

    City continues to support efforts to quell Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak

    19 March 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s response to the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak is coordinated by the Disaster Risk Management Centre.

    Joint Task Team welcomes judgment, continues with Baboon Action Plan

    Joint Task Team welcomes judgment, continues with Baboon Action Plan

    26 February 2026

    The court affirmed the three authorities’ constitutional and statutory mandate to work together

    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

    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

    City enforcement agencies assisting with livestock inspections

    City enforcement agencies assisting with livestock inspections

    09 February 2026

    During the past week, our enforcement officers on patrol issued close to 85 000 notices and arrested 392 suspects for various offences

    Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works delivers excellent treated effluent quality

    Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works delivers excellent treated effluent quality

    15 January 2026

    The Kraaifontein Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) is one of 23 wastewater treatment works operated by the City.

    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

    Final Action Plan for baboons includes a sanctuary, fencing, waste strategy, Wildlife by-law and by-law enforcement

    Final Action Plan for baboons includes a sanctuary, fencing, waste strategy, Wildlife by-law and by-law enforcement

    20 November 2025

    The Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team (CPBMJTT) has finalised and adopted the Action Plan which details the practical implementation of the Cape Peninsula Baboon Strategic Management Plan

    Brutus, Rondevlei’s first and famous hippo, passed away

    Brutus, Rondevlei’s first and famous hippo, passed away

    16 November 2025

    Brutus, the first hippo to be reintroduced into the Western Cape in 300 years, passed away last week.

    Healthy choices start young: City Health highlights growing diabetes risk

    Healthy choices start young: City Health highlights growing diabetes risk

    13 November 2025

    City Health is enthused by the ongoing increase in the number of persons screening for diabetes.

    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

    Handwashing: the proof is in the numbers

    Handwashing: the proof is in the numbers

    14 October 2025

    It’s Global Handwashing Day – a reminder that regular handwashing remains one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent disease.

    Pharmacy Month: a dose of the right medicine

    Pharmacy Month: a dose of the right medicine

    31 August 2025

    In the last year, City Health has successfully implemented the Elula Pharmacy System - a digital dispensing and stock management programme.

    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.

    Safe lifestyle practices and good hygiene habits can prevent viral hepatitis

    Safe lifestyle practices and good hygiene habits can prevent viral hepatitis

    25 July 2025

    City Health will commemorate World Hepatitis Day on Monday, 28 July

    City Health works to stub out tobacco use

    City Health works to stub out tobacco use

    29 May 2025

    Children aged seven to 17 have made up nearly 70% of the audiences at City Health interventions around the dangers of smoking and vaping.

    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.

    Environmental Health rats out rodents

    Environmental Health rats out rodents

    13 May 2025

    In the nine months between July 2024 and March 2025, the City's Environmental Health Practitioners serviced 44 121 block baiting stations.

    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.

    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

    City plants ‘Adopt a Tree’ seed

    City plants ‘Adopt a Tree’ seed

    13 March 2025

    The City of Cape Town's Recreation and Parks Department has launched a new initiative called 'Adopt a Tree' whereby local communities can get involved in expanding green spaces in the city.

    Fewer child cases of diarrheal disease, but vigilance remains key

    Fewer child cases of diarrheal disease, but vigilance remains key

    25 February 2025

    The period between November and May is regarded as Surge Season as it usually coincides with an increase in diarrheal disease.

    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.

    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.

    ‘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

    City Health ramps up block-baiting

    City Health ramps up block-baiting

    11 November 2024

    ​Environmental Health Practitioners service, on average, 85 000 block-baiting stations in public spaces and informal areas across the metropole annually.

    City rallies to manage Surge Season

    City rallies to manage Surge Season

    06 November 2024

    Parents are urged to watch for specific danger signs that necessitate prompt medical care from healthcare practitioners.

    National Nutrition Week: you are what you eat

    National Nutrition Week: you are what you eat

    06 October 2024

    The focus is on healthy eating habits, balanced nutrition and to make informed food choices.

    Hitting the curve of climate change on environmental health

    Hitting the curve of climate change on environmental health

    26 September 2024

    Environmental factors are an ongoing threat to public health

    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.

    Outcome of Expert Cape Fur Seal workshop on unprovoked seal aggression

    Outcome of Expert Cape Fur Seal workshop on unprovoked seal aggression

    31 July 2024

    The City of Cape Town in partnership with the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), the Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation and Sea Search, convened an expert scientific workshop last week

    City looks to jumpstart static breastfeeding rate

    City looks to jumpstart static breastfeeding rate

    27 July 2024

    City Health will continue to invest in training and mentoring for clinic staff to expand its breastfeeding advocacy reach.

    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.

    Update on confirmed cases of rabies in Cape Fur Seals

    Update on confirmed cases of rabies in Cape Fur Seals

    24 June 2024

    There are currently seven confirmed cases of rabies in Cape Fur Seals.

    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.

    URGENT NOTICE City cautions public to stay away from seals due to a confirmed rabies case

    URGENT NOTICE City cautions public to stay away from seals due to a confirmed rabies case

    07 June 2024

    City cautions public to stay away from seals due to a confirmed rabies case

    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.

    Cape Town creates awareness of how tobacco companies target young people

    Cape Town creates awareness of how tobacco companies target young people

    31 May 2024

    The theme for World No Tobacco Day this year is 'protecting children from tobacco industry interference'.

    Public cautioned to be alert following confirmed dog rabies case

    Public cautioned to be alert following confirmed dog rabies case

    29 May 2024

    The public is urged to be vigilant and cautious of any unusual changes in behaviour in animals, especially dogs.

    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.

    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.

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