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The City of Cape Town is expanding its men’s health initiatives during November, which marks the commemoration of International Men’s Day and Movember. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The spotlight is also casted on issues affecting men, including health-related matters. While overall male healthcare attendance has remained relatively stable with only a 1,5% decline over two years, results at male-focused City health clinics show mixed outcomes.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Kuyasa Male Clinic saw a 27,2% increase in attendance, while Site B Male Clinic experienced a 4,8% decline.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The City has enhanced its approach by integrating mental-health screenings into comprehensive care packages, recognising that men’s physical health can’t be separated from their emotional and mental well-being. Late diagnoses of non-communicable diseases, HIV, TB and mental-health conditions remain major concerns.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Men are the backbone of our families and communities, yet too often they carry their struggles in silence,” said Francine Higham, Mayoral Committee member for Community Services and Health, who highlighted that seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Beyond clinical services the City is using outreach campaigns, workplace wellness sessions and community events to challenge stigma and create safe spaces for men to discuss health openly.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The City encourages men to take proactive steps by booking check-ups, consulting healthcare providers or simply starting conversations about their well-being. Information on men’s wellness services and mental health screenings is available at City Health clinics and official communication channels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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