Johannesburg AIDS Council Takes Bold Step in Combating HIV, TB, and STIs
On May 22, 2025, the Johannesburg AIDS Council (JAC) officially commenced its operations, marking a significant milestone in the City’s…
Category: Health
Caring for Our Seniors: Joburg Celebrates International Tea Day with Heartfelt Wellness Event
On May 21, 2025, Johannesburg celebrated International Tea Day by honoring the elderly at the Crown Gardens Recreation Centre. Over 120 seniors enjoyed wellness activities, health screenings, and community support, highlighting their importance in society. Local businesses contributed generously, making it a day of relaxation and inspiration for all attendees.
Johannesburg Takes Action to Empower People with Disabilities Through Inclusive Planning
On a sunny Tuesday afternoon, the City of Johannesburg hosted an important Integrated Development Plan (IDP) session for People with…
We need to protect the rights of workers to build an inclusive economy
Dear Fellow South African, We have just observed Workers’ Day, which is commemorated across the world in honour of the…
Honouring Johannesburg’s Health Heroes: A Celebration of Dedication and Service
On the 28th of February 2025, the City of Johannesburg’s Health Department held a heartfelt ceremony at the Brixton Recreation…
World Mental Health Day: Breaking the Silence, Prioritizing Wellbeing
Every year on October 10, World Mental Health Day is observed globally to raise awareness of mental health issues and…
Ashraful Aid’s Mobile Clinic Marks Its Third Consecutive Day of Support for Elderly Residents
Vrededorp, Johannesburg – October 10, 2024: For the third day in a row, Ashraful Aid’s mobile clinic continued its mission…
Gauteng Office of Consumer Affairs Statement on the Death of Children in Naledi, Soweto
The Gauteng Office of Consumer Affairs (GOCA) is saddened by the death of five children in Naledi, Soweto, after they…
South Africa and 13 Other Countries to Receive Funding for Mpox Response Amid Vaccine Shortages
South Africa is among 14 nations that will receive financial assistance from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) to combat the mpox outbreak.
South Africa’s Phelophepa Health Train Brings Vital Care to Remote Areas
For the past 30 years, the Phelophepa train has been traveling across South Africa, offering free medical services to individuals in remote communities.