Posted on February 24, 2025
Cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes have become two of South Africa’s most pressing health challenges, yet much of the global research that informs treatment and prevention strategies has been conducted in populations that don’t reflect the country’s genetic diversity.
Posted on February 17, 2025
The University of Pretoria’s Department of Physiology has achieved a remarkable milestone, celebrating the promotions of multiple staff members and national recognition for its administrative staff. Under the leadership of Professor Annie Joubert, the department witnessed an unprecedented...
Posted on February 17, 2025
UP's Dr. Nompumelelo Lebogang Malaza has earned top honours at the Merck Foundation Africa Research Summit (MARS) Awards 2024, securing first position in the prestigious competition. Recognised as the Best African Women Researcher, Dr. Malaza’s ground-breaking work in maternal health has...
Posted on December 06, 2024
UP and the Department of Public and Ecosystem Health at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine have received a grant from the USA’s National Institutes of Health to establish the Center for Transformative Infectious Disease Research on Climate, Health, and Equity in a...
Posted on December 03, 2024
On December 1, 2024, the Sanlam Auditorium at the University of Pretoria came alive with transformative discussions as the First African Regional Conference on Law Enforcement and Public Health (ALEPH2024) began. In the welcome remarks by the Professor Lekan Ayo-Yusuf as the Programme...
Posted on December 01, 2024
In South Africa, we face a critical crossroads in the fight for health rights, particularly in the realm of sexual and reproductive health. The theme “My Health, My Right” emphasizes the fundamental right to protect one’s health and make informed decisions. This message is...
Posted on November 29, 2024
UP has excelled in the Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings 2024. “This underscores UP’s role in Africa and demonstrates its commitment to addressing the continent’s challenges through impactful research, innovation and inclusivity,” said VC and...
Posted on November 28, 2024
Representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the University of Pretoria (UP), gathered to discuss a regional health innovation EPR Hub that would help Africa prepare for future health crises. The engagement was hosted on the Prinshof Campus of the University of Pretoria, by the...
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