Posted on November 04, 2024
Heavy metal contamination is a ticking time bomb that is quietly accumulating in the environment and presenting a growing public health crisis, in South Africa and across the world. In her inaugural lecture at the University of Pretoria (UP) on 14 October 2024, Professor Nanette Oberholzer from...
Posted on November 04, 2024
“Neonatal care is no longer just about ensuring survival – it’s about giving every infant the best possible start in life,” said Professor Carin Maree, a senior lecturer in the Department of Nursing Science at the University of Pretoria (UP), during her recent inaugural...
Posted on November 04, 2024
The University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Health Sciences celebrates Prof. Kgomotso Minah Mathabe, Head of the Department of Urology, who has been awarded the Discovery Foundation Award for her ground-breaking work in prostate cancer research. Prof. Mathabe, who practices at Steve Biko...
Posted on November 01, 2024
The University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Health Sciences residences stood out at the prestigious TuksRes Academic Excellence Awards, where the exceptional academic achievements of students living in university residences were celebrated. The faculty’s residences, Ukuthula and...
Posted on November 01, 2024
At the 2024 Faculty of Health Sciences Research Day at the University of Pretoria, a panel of leading experts explored strategies for addressing health disparities in vulnerable communities, with a special focus on the National Health Insurance (NHI) era. The NHI era refers to South Africa's...
Posted on October 31, 2024
As part of the occupational therapy undergraduate Interprofessional Health Management Module, students develop an assignment in which they advocate for a specific area of interest to them. Students were then presented with an opportunity to attend a publication workshop in which their assignments...
Posted on October 31, 2024
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria is proud to celebrate Maryna Botha from the Department of Physiology, who has been recognised as one of the top three finalists for Solidarity’s Office Champion 2024. Botha, nominated by her Head of Department, Prof. Annie...
Posted on October 31, 2024
At her inaugural lecture titled ‘Bridging Gaps: Tackling Diabetes and Maternal Health in South Africa,’ Professor Sumaiya Adam, a leading specialist in maternal and fetal medicine from the University of Pretoria’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, delivered crucial...
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