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

20 April 2026

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

Update on Sonnestraal farm organic matter fire

18 March 2026

There is no definitive timeline on when this fire will be extinguished, but the Fire and Rescue Service will continue its efforts.

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 condemns threats against security personnel as Town Two clinic prepares to reopen

12 February 2026

Serious threats were made against security personnel at the facility

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.

It’s hot! And Cape Town has its first Chief Heat Officer

07 November 2025

Cape Town becomes the first South African city to have a Chief Heat Officer

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.

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.

Waiting to inhale - City Health highlights correct inhaler methods on World Asthma Day

06 May 2025

Asthma is quite common in South Africa. It is also the most prevalent chronic illness among children

Flu vaccines nothing to sneeze at

19 April 2025

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

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

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

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.

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

Beat the Heat campaign launched to drive extreme heat awareness among vulnerable residents, elderly

17 October 2024

This week the City launched a new heat-health awareness campaign in Joe Slovo and it will be reaching out to some of its most vulnerable groups, starting with elderly residents, across the metro

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.

Copious amounts of waste has Soet River in a chokehold

18 September 2024

To bolster its existing cleaning interventions, the City of Cape Town has collated the Soet River Pollution Abatement Strategy and Action Plan (PASAP), which outlines multi-pronged efforts to help tackle chronic waste in a section of the Soet River flowing through Lwandle and Nomzamo in Strand. Due to ongoing illegal dumping, this section of the river unfortunately remains filled with solid waste, despite cleaning interventions by the City’s Water and Sanitation and Urban Waste Management Directorates.

Influenza vaccines available at City clinics

05 June 2024

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

City Health gets moving for World Physical Activity Day

05 April 2024

City Health teamed up with Recreation and Parks to host an event for World Physical Activity Day at the Lentegeur Civic on Friday, 5 April 2024.

City partners with communities to beautify dumping hotspots in Goodwood and Ruyterwacht

01 December 2023

Illegal dumping is an ongoing challenge across many communities in Cape Town. While the City budgets more than R100 million annually in efforts to clear dumping

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 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.

Thousands access City’s HIV prevention strategy

13 July 2023

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

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.

A Budget for Building Hope

29 March 2023

It is about building the future we want for Cape Town. Building a City of Hope for All.

City recognised for efforts to improve inland water quality

15 February 2023

The City has made a commitment to progressively deliver enhanced basic services and a healthy urban environment, to improve the quality of life for Cape Town residents

City unpacks short-term interventions to help tackle pollution at Milnerton Lagoon

01 December 2022

​The City of Cape Town hosted its second quarterly report-back meeting last night

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

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.

Training capacity bolstered for City policing agencies

07 November 2022

Over the next 3 years R66m has been budgeted for expanding the City's law enforcement training college to produce even more well-trained officers, across Metro Police, Law Enforcement and Traffic Services.

Thousands can now own their Council rental flats

27 October 2022

Council Speech by Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

Today’s load-shedding and GDP contraction announcements show SA is in socio-economic crisis

06 September 2022

Eskom's announcement of further load-shedding until Saturday should deeply concern every South African.

Medication management need not be a bitter pill

28 August 2022

In terms of medication management, there is concern that the public doesn’t always fully understand the importance of taking medication only as prescribed.

Criminals cripple health and library services

25 August 2022

MEDIA STATEMENT BY COUNCILLOR PATRICIA VAN DER ROSS, MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES AND HEALTH

Full Council Speech - More Policing Power announced to fight crime

18 August 2022

Let's take pride in our city and show what's possible when we unite as Team Cape Town.

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

Covid-19 resurgence: Vaccination remains the best course of action

04 May 2022

The City urges residents to err on the side of caution as the predicted fifth wave looms.

City’s budget will do more to clean up our Mother City

06 April 2022

​​​​​​The biggest boost will go towards area cleansing, with an extra R150,8 million available compared to the current financial year

Flu vaccine soon available City clinics

05 April 2022

The City’s Health Department is awaiting a consignment of flu vaccines, in time for the annual increase of this disease over the winter season

World Water Day Paddle echoes City’s priority to improving inland water quality

23 March 2022

Partnerships between the City of Cape Town and the community, stakeholders and industry are key to addressing chronic pollution in our waterways and working together towards becoming a water sensitive city

City responds to SIU Covid-19 expenditure finding

25 January 2022

The City of Cape Town notes the SIU’s finding in relation to expenditure on infrastructure for the Strandfontein site to shelter homeless persons during the first Covid-19 lockdown.

City launches new layer of HIV testing strategies

01 December 2021

The City of Cape Town today, 1 December 2021, launched two new HIV testing strategies to increase the number of people tested for the virus.

Making the City more accessible and responsive to residents

30 November 2021

As the new political head of this directorate, I will be prioritising areas for improvement and excellence to make sure we meet and exceed the very high service delivery standards of residents and the business community

R3,9m boost to tackle illegal dumping in Dunoon, Wolwerivier and Witsands while creating jobs

05 November 2021

The City’s Solid Waste Management Department is ramping up efforts to clear illegal dumping hotspots in Dunoon, Wolwerivier and Witsands.

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.

More than R300m allocated to the battle against illegal dumping

22 October 2021

Collective efforts between the City of Cape Town and residents are required to address illegal dumping.

City urges residents to use mental health services at clinics

12 October 2021

Our emotional and mental health is a vital part of our lives and it can promote productivity and effectiveness

Reducing sewer overflows in Khayelitsha requires joint effort

28 September 2021

The City of Cape Town has received a memorandum of demands submitted on behalf of Site B, Khayelitsha residents, during a demonstration in the area this morning, regarding sewer overflows and blockages.