Health & Wellness
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Poliovirus strains found in Cape Town wastewater tests
Health officials detected two polio virus strains in Cape Town wastewater during routine testing, but say there is no outbreak or human cases identified.
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WC nurses honoured for compassion and care on International Nurses’ Day
Today marks International Nurses’ Day, celebrated on the anniversary of modern nursing founder Florence Nightingale’s birthday.
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City Health investigates claims of fraud linked to SASSA grants
The City’s Health Department investigates allegations of health workers selling patient folders for fraudulent SASSA grants.
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UCT medical students educate community on TB and HIV
Fourth-year medical students hosted a TB and HIV/AIDS awareness event, educating healthcare workers and addressing misconceptions in the community.
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Noluthando School leads autism awareness in Khayelitsha
Noluthando School for the Deaf and Autism held an event to promote autism awareness, emphasizing community understanding and support for children.
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World TB Day awareness campaign in Mfuleni promotes free health services
Driftsands community commemorated World TB Day with health services and education, emphasizing early testing, treatment, and combating stigma.
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City Health encourages people living with disabilities in Site B to Live Well
Scores of individuals with disabilities attended the Live Well Challenge at Site B, focusing on healthy eating and promoting better dietary habits.
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Youth health awareness campaign in Khayelitsha educates ward 97 young people
Young people in Khayelitsha participated in a health campaign focusing on STIs, safe sex education, and health screenings, promoting awareness and responsibility.
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Sewage flood forces Makhaza shack dwellers to evacuate after pipe burst
Shack dwellers from Makhaza Road Reserved Informal Settlement had to evacuate their shacks after they were flooded with sewage on Saturday 29 November.
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Lingelethu-West police and partners take a proactive stand against GBV
In an effort to raise awareness of gender-based violence against women and children Lingelethu-West police, together with Lingelethu-West Community Policing Forum (CPF), Men For Change and Lingelethu-West Women’s Network, held…
