Public Clinics in Western Cape

Health tips for Western Cape

What to bring to a public clinic

1. 1
   South African ID or passport

   For registration. The Western Cape also accepts refugee permits and asylum documents.

2. 2
   Clinic card

   Your patient-held record. The Western Cape is piloting electronic records at some facilities, but bring your card as backup.

3. 3
   Road to Health booklet

   For children under 5 — immunisation and growth tracking.

4. 4
   Chronic medication list

   Bring your current medication. The Western Cape has a well-established CCMDD programme — ask about pharmacy pickup points if queues at your clinic are long.

5. 5
   Referral letter (for hospital visits)

   Groote Schuur and Tygerberg require referral from a clinic or district hospital for non-emergency care.