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Healthy &
well-nourished
citizens
SDG 3: GOOD HEALTH
AND WELL-BEING
The health of the UCT community, both staff and students, is a high priority for the
institution. The services offered encompass physical and – increasingly – mental health,
including access to UCT sports facilities, courses, and counselling. Access is either free or
charged according to the facility. The UCT Employee Health and Well-being Programme
is a confidential mental health benefit provided by the university for employees and their
families at no extra cost.
Students have access to comprehensive wellness services including mental, physical and
reproductive health, through the Student Wellness Service. UCT is equally committed
to addressing the health problems faced by communities in Africa and South Africa.
The Faculty of Health Sciences and its interdisciplinary partners across the university
play a vital role in responding to African and global health challenges through training
and research. The university’s clinical exchange programmes, education, and extensive
research collaborations span Africa
and the world.
Staff wellness
UCT has partnerships with Independent Counselling
and Advisory Services (ICAS) and the South African
Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) to provide
psychosocial support for UCT staff and their families.
The SADAG partnership is specifically to assist UCT staff
who are battling with anxiety and depression.
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2022 saw an increase in uptake
of all the services provided.
Individual usage of the core
counselling and advisory
services in 2022 at UCT
11.9%
Individual usage of the core
counselling and advisory
services in 2021 at UCT
11.5%
