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    Recovery is possible: 360 Matrix® graduates honoured during Substance Abuse Awareness Month

    Recovery is possible: 360 Matrix® graduates honoured during Substance Abuse Awareness Month

    22 June 2026

    We celebrate with those who had the courage to seek help, and commend them for committing to and completing the programme

    City expands substance use support for young people in Tafelsig

    City expands substance use support for young people in Tafelsig

    14 June 2026

    ​Young people, parents and caregivers who are worried about substance use are encouraged to seek support from the City’s Matrix® treatment programme

    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

    Three more City pharmacies make the A-grade!

    Three more City pharmacies make the A-grade!

    25 September 2025

    A Grade-A rating is the highest recognition a pharmacy can achieve

    The Maths forcing Cape Town's Dial-a-Ride shift

    The Maths forcing Cape Town's Dial-a-Ride shift

    22 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town acknowledges the concerns raised about the upcoming changes to the Dial-a-Ride service

    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.

    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.

    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 pilots online appointment system

    City Health pilots online appointment system

    12 September 2024

    By accessing the portal, clients can now decide when exactly they want to visit the clinic, and where.

    City gives greenlight for transfer of school, clinic sites to Western Cape Government

    City gives greenlight for transfer of school, clinic sites to Western Cape Government

    29 August 2024

    One such site is an erf in The Hague community in Delft, which will be used for the erection of a school.

    City reminds men that healthcare is for all

    City reminds men that healthcare is for all

    19 November 2023

    Statistics show that men are not accessing health services nearly as much as women.

    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.

    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

    Children exercise their right to play

    Children exercise their right to play

    01 June 2023

    Our Directorate has a very active role in the advancement of children's rights and their overall well-being.

    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

    City encourages safe and healthy rite of passage for initiates

    City encourages safe and healthy rite of passage for initiates

    30 November 2022

    As part of its commitment to ensuring the safety of initiates, the City will continue to supplement basic services at identified sites that have obtained the necessary permit to operate an Initiation School.

    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.

    City and Greater Tygerberg Partnership renew cooperation to create a better future for Bellville

    City and Greater Tygerberg Partnership renew cooperation to create a better future for Bellville

    14 August 2022

    The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, held an engagement this week with the Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP) where he announced the City government’s continued cooperation with the development facilitation agency for socio-economic development in the greater Tygerberg area.

    City Health highlights health-related advice amid ongoing load-shedding

    City Health highlights health-related advice amid ongoing load-shedding

    04 July 2022

    The City’s Health Department has a number of contingencies already in place to mitigate the impact of load-shedding on primary healthcare services.

    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 offer of shelter promotes dignity and well-being for the ‘homeless’, and sustainable solutions for public places

    The offer of shelter promotes dignity and well-being for the ‘homeless’, and sustainable solutions for public places

    18 October 2021

    The City has filed its answering affidavit with the Western Cape High Court disputing that its by-laws infringe on constitutional rights

    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.

    Tabling of 2021/2022 Adjustment Budget

    Tabling of 2021/2022 Adjustment Budget

    19 August 2021

    Council Speech delivered by Dan Plato, Executive Mayor of Cape Town

    Sharp rise in infections should spur increased adherence to protocols during third wave

    Sharp rise in infections should spur increased adherence to protocols during third wave

    22 June 2021

    The City’s Health Department confirmed that as at 18 June 2021 the metropole has recorded 191 624 cases since the start of the pandemic with 3 724 cases reported in the last seven days

    City salutes health staff on International Nurses Day

    City salutes health staff on International Nurses Day

    11 May 2021

    The theme for this year, ‘Nurses: A Voice to Lead’, could not be more appropriate.

    Covid-19 vaccinations strengthen City Health

    Covid-19 vaccinations strengthen City Health

    13 April 2021

    The City of Cape Town’s Health Department has recorded just more than 1 300 Covid-19 vaccinations of healthcare workers and support staff.

    City ready to vaccinate 2 500 healthcare workers

    City ready to vaccinate 2 500 healthcare workers

    24 February 2021

    There is a global effort under way to bring the Covid-19 pandemic to an end

    Greater Tygerberg Partnership receives top IDA Award

    Greater Tygerberg Partnership receives top IDA Award

    01 October 2020

    The Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP) has been awarded the International Downtown Association (IDA), Downtown Achievement Pinnacle Award.

    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

    Completed community projects benefit most vulnerable communities across city

    Completed community projects benefit most vulnerable communities across city

    07 August 2020

    Community Services and Health gives a breakdown for community projects.

    City clinics introduce COVID-19 mobile testing booths

    City clinics introduce COVID-19 mobile testing booths

    20 July 2020

    The City of Cape Town will be rolling out testing booths for COVID-19 at 17 identified clinics across the city

    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 works to boost its health resources to curtail COVID-19 crisis

    City works to boost its health resources to curtail COVID-19 crisis

    01 June 2020

    City Health looking for health practitioners.

    International Nurses Day: Thank you for being the backbone of our health system

    International Nurses Day: Thank you for being the backbone of our health system

    12 May 2020

    The City of Cape Town takes the opportunity to extend its sincere gratitude and appreciation for the crucial role that our nursing staff play

    Community support vital in week seven of COVID-19 lockdown

    Community support vital in week seven of COVID-19 lockdown

    08 May 2020

    As we are entering the seventh week of the national lockdown, I want to thank Capetonians for playing their part during this very challenging time.

    NHI Bill leads primary healthcare sector to its death bed

    NHI Bill leads primary healthcare sector to its death bed

    06 February 2020

    The City of Cape Town's concerns about the NHI Bill

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