Posted on April 16, 2020
The University of Pretoria is involved in several projects related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, its Faculty of Health Sciences is involved in close to 30 projects. The pandemic has caused worldwide disruption, resulting in lockdowns in many countries due to the infectious nature of...
Posted on April 14, 2020
On a positive note, the COVID-19 lockdown is a great opportunity for exercising and becoming physically active, especially if you don’t usually have enough time to exercise.
Posted on April 07, 2020
Like most other countries, South Africa finds itself under national lockdown to try to protect ourselves and our loved ones from COVID-19 and flatten the epidemic curve. It is disheartening to know that our actions may make it worse for the vulnerable among us and that all we can really do is...
Posted on April 07, 2020
At the dawn of 2019, the World Health Organization, under the stewardship of Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, made an official proposal to declare 2020 the Year of the Nurse and Midwife. This proposition was supported by religious icons such as Pope Francis during the Angelus prayer on 19 January...
Posted on April 02, 2020
Autism is a global health crisis that knows no borders and – much like COVID-19 – does not discriminate based on nationality, ethnicity or social status. In light of World Autism Awareness Day, knowing more about the condition and how to manage it may help all of us better support...
Posted on March 30, 2020
Working from home is possible and if properly managed it can be just as productive as being in the office.
Posted on March 30, 2020
Our theme for 2020 is “Action is key”. In order for us to achieve what we have set out and overcome challenges that we are faced with we need to take action. Pablo Picasso once said, "Action is the foundational key to all success."
Posted on March 30, 2020
The Department of Radiography hosted an interactive workshop at the Health Sciences Skills Laboratory to enhance students understanding and implementation of the Code of Conduct for Radiography using the Escape Room Concept. Groups were comprised of ten students and had a combination of first,...
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