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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.

    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.

    A record-breaking Totalsports Women's Race this Women's Day

    A record-breaking Totalsports Women's Race this Women's Day

    05 August 2025

    City advisory on logistics for Totalsports Women's Race Day

    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.

    Condolences on passing of former Mayor Patricia Fine

    Condolences on passing of former Mayor Patricia Fine

    02 March 2025

    The City conveys its deep condolences to friends and family of former Mayor Patricia Fine

    Cape Town readies for the Mother City’s biggest Pride festival

    Cape Town readies for the Mother City’s biggest Pride festival

    26 February 2025

    The Cape Town Pride Parade and Mardi Gras will be the culmination of a month-long pride festival celebrating diversity, inclusion, and raising awareness of LGBTIQ+.

    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

    Breast cancer and mental health

    Breast cancer and mental health

    01 October 2024

    City Health reminds women (and men) to get regular breast examinations.

     Women’s health indicators a mixed bag

    Women’s health indicators a mixed bag

    10 August 2024

    City clinics offer a range of services specific to women’s health.

    Totalsports Women’s Race attracts Africa’s elite

    Totalsports Women’s Race attracts Africa’s elite

    07 August 2024

    Some of Africa's elite women's field runners will lead a 12 000-strong 'sea of pink' in the streets of the CBD for the Totalsports Women's Race this Friday, 9 August 2024.

    City firefighters make a run to recruit more donors

    City firefighters make a run to recruit more donors

    02 August 2024

    The City of Cape Town's firefighters will continue their campaign with DKMS (previously the Sunflower Fund) by hitting the pavement in this year's Totalsports Women's Race

    City firefighters take hands with DKMS to save more lives

    City firefighters take hands with DKMS to save more lives

    02 July 2024

    Our firefighters are known for their selflessness and bravery in saving lives from fires.

    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'.

    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.

    Living beyond breast cancer during October

    Living beyond breast cancer during October

    16 October 2023

    ​Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in South Africa.

    Use of contraception declines

    Use of contraception declines

    03 October 2023

    World Contraception Day was celebrated on 26 September

    Women’s Race steps forward in the Mother City

    Women’s Race steps forward in the Mother City

    27 September 2023

    Totalsports Women’s Race 10km race and 5km fun run, taking place on Sunday 1 October 2023.

    City celebrate World Environment Day

    City celebrate World Environment Day

    06 June 2023

    The Recreation and Parks Department hosted events to celebrate World Environment Day

    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 hosts breast cancer awareness month event

    City hosts breast cancer awareness month event

    13 October 2022

    Every woman needs to examine her breasts and underarms regularly every month

    Cape Town preparing for a bumper tourist season

    Cape Town preparing for a bumper tourist season

    30 September 2022

    This week, the Mother City marked the end of Tourism Month with an ‘Amazing Race’ style event with schoolchildren who dashed across Cape Town from one landmark to another.

    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.

    Totalsports Women’s Race on Women’s Day raises awareness about breast cancer

    Totalsports Women’s Race on Women’s Day raises awareness about breast cancer

    05 August 2022

    City support Totalsports Women's race and celebrating Women's Day

    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

    City plans to ramp up breastfeeding promotion

    City plans to ramp up breastfeeding promotion

    29 July 2022

    Breastfeeding does more than just provide for a baby's nutritional needs during the first few months of life

    Cape Town creates more smoke-free city spaces

    Cape Town creates more smoke-free city spaces

    31 May 2022

    On World No Tobacco Day, the City of Cape Town announces that many sites around the city will be going smoke free to create healthier environments and protect the planet

    The practicalities of navigating a Covid-19 resurgence

    The practicalities of navigating a Covid-19 resurgence

    24 May 2022

    Given the time of year, it is difficult to make a distinction between the common cold or flu, and Covid-19, particularly as symptoms of the latter have become far less specific

    Condom use drops, STI cases rise

    Condom use drops, STI cases rise

    07 February 2022

    February is Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)/Condom Month and women and men alike are encouraged to have health checks and take charge of their reproductive well-being

    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

    Take charge of your sexual and reproductive health

    Take charge of your sexual and reproductive health

    05 February 2021

    The number of women who visited a clinic for a cervical smear jumped from 690 in June to 2 424 in November last year

    City hosts women’s wellness day

    City hosts women’s wellness day

    23 October 2020

    Wellness Day in Bellville.

    City buildings working towards a smoke-free environment

    City buildings working towards a smoke-free environment

    31 August 2020

    'The City of Cape Town was selected for Phase II of the Bloomberg Partnership for Healthy Cities

    Getting businesses back to business to save lives and livelihoods

    Getting businesses back to business to save lives and livelihoods

    26 May 2020

    The implications of the lockdown measures have been felt in every corner of the City of Cape Town

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