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GET VACCINATED FOR FLU THIS WINTER

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 17/04/2025 0

Flu season started earlier than expected this year and now is the time to protect yourself and your loved ones by getting the flu vaccine. The City started its flu vaccination drive on 1 April 2025 and encourages all community members to visit their nearest healthcare centre for the flu shot.

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KNOW THE SAFETY OF THE FOOD YOU BUY AND EAT

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 13/03/2025 0

The City of Ekurhuleni is intensifying its food hygiene and safety inspections at food handling premises. In safeguarding resident’s safety, the City’s Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) encourage the public to be vigilant of what they consume. The community should buy foodstuff only sold from premises with a Certificate of Acceptability. This certificate is only

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RESIDENTS ADVISED TO BE CAUTIOUS, NOT IGNORE EARLY SIGNS OF MPOX VIRUS

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 05/07/2024 0

The City of Ekurhuleni has noted the detection of Mpox cases in Gauteng by the Gauteng Department of Health. Thus, the city cautions residents to promptly report suspected symptoms. Those who come into contact with known cases are advised to present themselves at healthcare facilities on time for early diagnosis and effective treatment.  The city […]

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MEN’S HEALTH MONTH – BREAKING BARRIERS TO CARE AND WELL-BEING OF MEN AND BOYS

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 21/06/2024 0

This month of June, the City of Ekurhuleni wishes to shed some light on the neglected aspects of men’s and boys’ health while exploring the barriers to care, and societal influences and actions needed to empower men and boys to prioritise their well-being. This is done to mark June as Men’s Health Month, and heighten […]

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YOUTH ENCOURAGED TO PROACTIVELY SEEK HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO COMMEMORATE YOUTH MONTH

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 13/06/2024 0

The City of Ekurhuleni encourages young people to commemorate Youth Month by proactively attending to their health and seeking Adolescent and Youth-Friendly Services (AYFS) at the city’s healthcare facilities. The adolescent and youth-friendly services are tailored to address the barriers youth face in accessing high-quality health services, including sexual and

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CALLS FOR COMMENTS ON CHILD CARE CENTRE POLICY

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 06/05/2024 0

The City of Ekurhuleni is urging its stakeholders to make comments on the drafting of the City’s Child Care Centre Policy 2024 between 6 May - 6 June 2024.

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GUARDIANS ENCOURAGED TO CORRECTLY STORE HAZARDOUS HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 23/04/2024 0

The City of Ekurhuleni cautions parents and guardians to be careful when handling hazardous household chemicals such as pesticides and herbicides after the Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) recorded a concerning number of incidents of food poisoning. Most cases of food poisoning in children trace back to having some form of exposure or contact with pesticides […]

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EKURHULENI CELEBRATES ITS SOCIAL WORKERS AND MARKS SOCIAL WORK MONTH

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 20/03/2024 0

The City of Ekurhuleni social workers gathered at the Alberton Council Chamber on Wednesday, 20 March to mark the National Social Work Month, to honour social workers' unwavering dedication and compassion towards residents.

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GET YOUR HEALTH CHECKED AT THE CLINIC OPEN DAY IN KWATHEMA

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 20/02/2024

Residents of KwaThema are invited to a Clinic Open Day and Reproductive Health and STI awareness event on Thursday, 29 February at White City Clinic in KwaThema.

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REGULAR CLINIC VISITS ARE EXPRESSIONS OF SELF-LOVE

Thulasizwe City of Ekurhuleni 13/02/2024 0

The City of Ekurhuleni encourages residents, as they celebrate Valentine’s Day tomorrow, to also embrace self-love by adopting a habit of regularly visiting clinics.