UP's Professor Buch appointed to ministerial advisory committee on human resources for health

Posted on April 11, 2025

In a bold move to strengthen South Africa’s healthcare system, the National Health Council/Min-MEC – a statutory body comprising the Minister of Health, all nine provincial Health MECs, SALGA, and the Surgeon General of the SA Military Health Services – has announced the...

Uniting Voices for Public Health Impact: ALLP-Health Leads Masterclass at PHASA Conference

Posted on April 11, 2025

The Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA) conference was held from 06 to 09 April at ATKV Goudini Spa in the Western Cape, with one of the themes being “Uniting Voices for Public Health Impact.” The Albert Luthuli Leadership Platform for Health (ALLP-Health) presented...

UP expert rings the alarm on preventable cancer deaths among South African women

Posted on April 11, 2025

Cervical cancer among South African women is almost entirely preventable and breast cancer outcomes can drastically improve with earlier detection. Yet, too many women – many of them breadwinners and single parents – are dying unnecessarily.

Prof Flavia Senkubuge appointed as new dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences

Posted on April 10, 2025

Health Sciences, effective 01 May 2025.

UP celebrates five years of accessible, fully online education

Posted on April 09, 2025

UP Online continues to go from strength to strength, with more than 10 000 students from all over the world having enrolled in programmes to date!

UP's Dr. Maluleke awarded NRF Y2 rating for outstanding emerging research in health systems

Posted on April 09, 2025

Congratulations, Dr. Kuhlula Maluleke, on earning an NRF Y2 rating! Dr. Maluleke, a senior lecturer in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH), continues to rise as a remarkable emerging researcher. She began her PhD journey during the global...

UP's Future-Ready Public Health and Medical Education: Lessons from Smart Learning Innovation

Posted on April 09, 2025

The University of Pretoria is making waves on the international stage, showcasing innovative advancements in public health education at the Asia-Pacific Conference on Education Technology from the 24th-28th March 2025, in Tokyo, Japan hosted by the International Academic Forum (IAFOR).

UP's Prof Markotter receives NRF B1 rating for global impact in virology

Posted on April 07, 2025

Congratulations to Professor Wanda Markotter on being awarded a B1 rating by the National Research Foundation (NRF) — a recognition of her international standing and exceptional contributions to science.