October marks Mental Health Awareness Month on the National Health Calendar, shining a light on the importance of good mental health. People with strong exteriors may quietly battle their own struggles. Anxiety, depression, burnout, and grief can all affect our everyday lives. The City held

The City of Ekurhuleni encourages its residents who were previously miners to take part in the Ex-Mine Workers Social Security Benefits Programme. The programme is run by the Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH), the Medical Bureau for Occupational Diseases (MBOD), and other key stakeholders, and it is in Phase Two. The aim is to trace, […]

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. We vaccinate children with […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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

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.

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 […]

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.