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    City Health project improves breastfeeding outcomes

    City Health project improves breastfeeding outcomes

    01 August 2026

    A City Health project that provides dedicated support to breastfeeding mothers has resulted in improvement in the exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) rates.

    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

    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.

    New FASD website to create awareness

    New FASD website to create awareness

    09 September 2024

    When a pregnant woman drinks alcohol, it goes into her bloodstream

    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.

    Awareness drives solutions for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

    Awareness drives solutions for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

    08 September 2023

    FAS remains a problem in South Africa and has devastating, irreversible effects. It refers to the wide range of physical, behavioural and cognitive impairments that occur due to the baby's exposure to alcohol before birth.

    Breastfeeding,just the right formula

    Breastfeeding,just the right formula

    01 August 2023

    Data shows that breastfeeding is far more beneficial to a child's overall development.

    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.

    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

    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

    Nantes Park to come alive with the sound of stories

    Nantes Park to come alive with the sound of stories

    28 January 2022

    The day aims to shine a spotlight on the benefits of reading aloud to children.

    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 departments commemorate international Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Day

    City departments commemorate international Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Day

    08 September 2021

    The City of Cape Town’s Health and Social Development and Early Childhood Development (SD & ECD) Departments will join the rest of the world in commemorating Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Day tomorrow

    Baby (beanie) shower at City libraries

    Baby (beanie) shower at City libraries

    16 July 2021

    Baby (beanie) shower at City libraries

    Free antenatal care for moms-to-be at City clinics

    Free antenatal care for moms-to-be at City clinics

    11 February 2021

    It is important that women attend antenatal care as soon as they find out they are pregnant, preferably before 14 weeks of pregnancy

    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

    GOVERNMENT MUST WORK TOGETHER TO DISRUPT THE FASD CRISIS

    GOVERNMENT MUST WORK TOGETHER TO DISRUPT THE FASD CRISIS

    08 September 2020

    OPINION PIECE: Government must work together to disrupt the FASD crisis

    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

    Love is ‘self-care’ this Valentine’s Day

    Love is ‘self-care’ this Valentine’s Day

    13 February 2020

    February is synonymous with the ‘month of love’, but also happens to be the time when sexual and reproductive health awareness features on the national health calendar.

    Ikhwezi Community Day Centre reopens

    Ikhwezi Community Day Centre reopens

    30 January 2020

    Reopening of Ikhwezi Community Day Centre

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