Did you know that Environmental Health Practitioners (EHP) are expected by law to conduct inspections at all buildings in order to check any unsatisfactory health conditions? This is according to the National Act 2003 (Act 61 of 2003) which specifies that environmental health inspections and

Ekurhuleni healthcare workers who have received their inoculation, as well as those yet to be vaccinated, are encouraged to lookout for the side effects.   “Some people may develop side effects after being vaccinated and we encourage the healthcare workers to contact their healthcare provider should they develop severe side effects,” said MMC for Health […]

“I am really happy to receive the vaccine today to strengthen my immunity. My husband and I haven’t seen my grandchildren ever since the pandemic and the rollout today gives us hope that this too shall pass”. Those are the words shared by Alberton resident Sussan Windell (69) who visited the Kobie Muller Hall at […]

Following the success of the first phase of the COVID-19 vaccination programme that ended last week, the City of Ekurhuleni officially opened its doors to the public for the rollout of the second phase as from 17 May 2021. Leading from the front in the second phase of the inoculation programme was City Manager Dr […]

Winter is almost upon us. Temperatures have dropped significantly over the past few days in Gauteng, and many may feel less thirty and therefore drink less water. That can be a big mistake. As winter sets in some types of food, like salads, also taste cold so most people may tend to eat more solid […]

The role of nurses is to safeguard the wellbeing of society and are often the first point of contact during an outbreak or any health scare. Today, the City of Ekurhuleni joins the world in celebrating Nurses Day under the theme: A Voice to Lead – A vision for future healthcare. International Nurses’ Day is […]

Health practitioners from the City have integrated their healthcare services with assisting the elderly, who are 60 years old and older, to register on the Electronic Vaccination Data System (EVDS).  “It really brings me joy knowing that I belong to a City that really cares for its senior citizens. Not only has the team checked […]

The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department received a shot in the arm when protective gear in the form of surgical masks was donated. Chief of Police Isaac Mapiyeye received the donation on behalf of the EMPD, thanking Blue Hawk Tactical for the gesture, saying the donation would go a long way in protecting EMPD officers in […]

Disturbing noise such as dogs barking, loud music and shouting, to mention a few, is a public health nuisance for which at an offender can be penalised. The barking of dogs is a disturbing noise and constitutes a public health nuisance under Chapter 2 of the Public Health bylaws and carries a fine of R1 […]

May 5 is the World Hand Hygiene Day. The City of Ekurhuleni calls on residents to mark the day by raising awareness of the importance of practising handwashing hygiene, as washing of hands is the best form of defence against viruses. Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Health and Social Services Cllr Nomadlozi Nkosi says, […]