WATCH: Coping with stress and anxiety during the COVID-19 outbreak

Posted on March 28, 2020

While it is important to be informed and to take action to limit the spread of COVID-19, the amount of information on this topic out there can increase stress and anxiety.

CPR Competition Brings Teaching and Learning to Life

Posted on February 27, 2020

The Undergraduate and Surgical Skills Centre, in partnership with ZOLL Medical Corporation, hosted the 2020 CPR Competition on 26th February 2020.

Pioneering research by University of Pretoria and University of Leicester revolutionises early detection of TB

Posted on February 19, 2020

Researchers at the University of Pretoria and the University of Leicester are revolutionising the way TB is detected through the invention and application of a 3D-printed insert added to simple face masks. This new approach has the potential to detect millions of currently missed infections...

LEAP-Agri/LEARN consortium meeting at UP puts diagnoses and epidemiology of neglected arboviruses at centre stage

Posted on February 18, 2020

UP has significant strengths in the field of human, animal and environmental health and aims to enhance One Health networks in Africa, said Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Tawana Kupe at the LEAP-Agri/LEARN consortium meeting recently hosted at UP’s Future Africa.

Pan African Cancer Research Institute at UP highlights importance of community cancer centres, prevention

Posted on February 04, 2020

The Pan African Cancer Research Institute has hit the ground running after successfully hosting its inaugural lecture series on “the key role of cancer centres for improving prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of cancer”.

‘Studying coronaviruses will help us plan and prepare for future outbreaks’ – Centre for Viral Zoonoses at University of Pretoria

Posted on February 03, 2020

Coronaviruses are once again in the spotlight with the outbreak of the Novel Corona Virus (or 2019-nCov). In addition to the spread of disease and loss of life, such outbreaks lead to disruptions to trade and international travel between countries, and financial losses for certain sectors, such...

COMMENT: ‘Many people with disabilities are limited by society rather than by their particular condition’

Posted on December 03, 2019

The International Day for Persons with Disabilities aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disabilities, and celebrate their achievements and contributions.

WORLD AIDS DAY: ‘Women who have experienced violence are up to three times more likely to contract HIV than those who have not,’ University of Pretoria professor says

Posted on December 01, 2019

World Aids Day is observed annually to bring attention to the pandemic and recognise global efforts to prevent new infections. South Africa has made significant progress in the management of HIV – new infections are down by 36% since 2010 – but there is still much to be done. Along...