UP Ampath Chair in Human Genetics focuses on better health for all South Africans

Posted on November 27, 2019

Knowledge exchange and innovation to ultimately benefit health economics in South Africa were the main focus as the University of Pretoria (UP) and pathology and laboratory medicine services provider Ampath signed an addendum to a Memorandum of Agreement recently.

UP professors take top honours at 2019 Health Excellence Awards

Posted on November 25, 2019

Thought leaders at UP's Faculty of Health Sciences were honoured at the 2019 Health Excellence Awards as two of the Faculty’s professors won first place and another secured a second runner-up spot.

COMMENT: ‘16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence more crucial than ever’

Posted on November 25, 2019

The United Nations General Assembly has designated 25 November International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and has invited governments, international organisations and NGOs to organise activities to raise public awareness of the issue.

Prof Mavis Mulaudzi appointed as NRF SARChI in Ubuntu Community Model of Nursing

Posted on November 22, 2019

Prof Mavis Mulaudzi, Head of Department of Nursing Sciences has been appointed as Research Chair in Nursing for the NRF.

ICMM welcomes Dr Candice Hendricks

Posted on November 20, 2019

Dr Candice Hendricks has joined the Institute for Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM) as part of the haematopoietic stem cell research team.

UP Zoonotic and Arbovirus research goes global

Posted on November 20, 2019

The Zoonotic, Arbo and Respiratory Virus program (ZARV), run by Professor Marietjie Venter is housed in the Department of Medical Virology on Prinshof campus.

World Antibiotic Awareness Week: ‘Antibiotic resistance could claim 10 million lives a year by 2050,’ UP professor warns

Posted on November 18, 2019

Antibiotic resistance is a global health threat. Antimicrobial-resistant infections currently claim 700 000 lives a year globally and by 2050 antimicrobial resistance could result in a loss of 10 million lives a year. This will result in more deaths than people dying from cancer.

WORLD DIABETES DAY: Innovative Diabetes Care for South Africa done THE UP WAY

Posted on November 14, 2019

In South Africa, diabetes is of particular concern. South Africa has the highest prevalence of overweight or obese citizens in Sub-Saharan Africa. Alarmingly, the International Diabetes Federation predicts that between the years 2000 and 2030 there will be a 261% increase in diabetes in...