Posted on February 05, 2024
In a study that signals potential reproductive and health complications in humans
Posted on February 03, 2024
“A country’s ‘personal’ milestone can help drive global malaria elimination efforts.” Cabo Verde’s certification as malaria-free is a call to action for the malaria community to not give up, says the UP Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control.
Posted on December 08, 2023
Malaria is a serious and often fatal vector-borne disease. It is both preventable and treatable.
Posted on December 06, 2023
Reflecting on the 25 since UP’s School of Health Systems and Public Health was established, speakers at a gala event commended the school for its pivotal role in shaping health policies and practices and it’s impactful collaborative efforts.
Posted on December 05, 2023
Malaria requires a comprehensive research-based approach for effective control and elimination.
Posted on December 01, 2023
Malaria, a potentially fatal disease, demands swift action when its symptoms surface.
Posted on November 28, 2023
Malaria, a potentially life-threatening disease, is prevalent in many parts of the world.
Posted on November 24, 2023
Malaria is a life-threatening disease transmitted by infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
Posted on November 21, 2023
Malaria, a widespread and potentially deadly disease, is both preventable and treatable.
Posted on November 17, 2023
Malaria, one of the most pervasive diseases in human history, has plagued humanity for centuries.
Posted on November 14, 2023
Every year, on the 25th of April and the 6th of November, we commemorate Malaria Days.
Posted on November 06, 2023
Malaria claims the life of an African child every two minutes.
Posted on October 03, 2023
"The disease burden linked to air pollution is now estimated to be equivalent to other major global health risks, such as unhealthy diets and tobacco smoking," said Prof Janine Wichmann of UP’s School of Health Systems and Public Health.
Posted on August 20, 2023
Ahead of World Mosquito Day, commemorated annually on 20 August
Posted on June 29, 2023
The School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH) at the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria hosted its first SHSPH Research Day on 29 June 2023 to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
Posted on May 30, 2023
The marketing strategies that e-cigarette companies use to target young people are concerning, particularly considering the potential effects of “vaping”, including addiction and financial hardship, says UP’s Prof Olalekan Ayo-Yusuf.
Posted on March 07, 2023
We sat down with the University of Pretoria Associate Professor Alfred Musekiwa to learn about his research journey and how he will use his new status as a C2 NRF-rated researcher to make a difference in his field. Professor Musekiwa recently attained a C2 rating, which the NRF awards to...
Posted on November 10, 2022
Ahead of World Diabetes Day on 14 November, the Project Manager of the Tshwane Insulin Project at the University of Pretoria (UP) Diabetes Research Centre, Dr Patrick Ngassa Piotie, says there is an urgent need to increase access to quality diabetes education to manage the condition.
Posted on November 06, 2022
“Malaria elimination in the SADC region by 2030 is possible,” says Dr Taneshka Kruger of UP’s Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control. “But it will require regional collaboration and cooperation.”
Posted on October 27, 2022
Malaria remains a serious public health concern and challenges such as malaria parasite drug or antimalarial resistance is impacting heavily on the goal to eliminate the disease.
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