Posted on August 20, 2024
The mosquito is the deadliest animal in the world, killing more than 700 000 people each year.
Posted on July 17, 2024
Tobacco remains a major cause of preventable death worldwide, with the burden of tobacco-related mortality increasingly falling on low- and middle-income countries, including those in the African region. Despite some progress in tracking tobacco industry activity in Sub-Saharan Africa, there is a...
Posted on June 26, 2024
The School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH) in the Faculty of Health sciences at the University of Pretoria hosted its second Research Day on 26 June 2024 with great enthusiasm and insightful discussions. Postgraduate students, staff, and faculty executives gathered under the theme...
Posted on April 25, 2024
Malaria is a mosquito borne disease that still has so many myths, lies and misconceptions about it.
Posted on April 25, 2024
Malaria is a disease of poverty that disproportionally affects the poor.
Posted on April 23, 2024
The UP ISMC was awarded a substantial grant by the Gates Foundation totalling $1.64 million.
Posted on April 10, 2024
Prof Hettie C Schönfeldt, a professor in the Department of Animal Science in the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (NAS) at the University of Pretoria (UP), was recently appointed to the High-Level Panel of Experts on Food Security and Nutrition (HLPE-FSN) of the Committee on World...
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.
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