Posted on November 15, 2024
The theme for World Diabetes Day from 2024 to 2026 is ‘Diabetes and Well-being’, which highlights a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of diabetes care – mental health.
Posted on November 13, 2024
On November 13th, the School of Medicine proudly hosted its inaugural Master’s Research Day, an event dedicated to showcasing the diverse and impactful research conducted by its master’s students across clinical and basic sciences. This event served as a platform for fostering...
Posted on November 12, 2024
Standard Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to South Africa’s healthcare sector with a R100,000 donation to the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Life Changers Fund, an initiative aimed at supporting health sciences students facing financial challenges. The donation, made on 4 November...
Posted on November 07, 2024
The University of Pretoria (UP) honoured its brightest minds at the prestigious 24th annual Academic Achievers' Awards. This year, 114 exceptional staff members were recognized for their outstanding research, teaching, and contributions to society.
Posted on November 07, 2024
ProudlyUP: Congratulations to UP’s Dr Maurine Musie – a midwife specialist, senior lecturer and emerging researcher – who’s been selected to represent South Africa at the 2024 BRICS Young Scientists Forum in Russia from 18 to 22 November! Dr Musie, the youngest PhD holder...
Posted on November 07, 2024
The University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Health Sciences recently held its much-anticipated Clinical Associates Research Symposium on October 9, 2024, under the resonant theme "Building Bridges to Universal Health Coverage: The Role of Clinical Associates." This annual symposium, an...
Posted on November 07, 2024
“Neonatal care is no longer just about ensuring survival – it’s about giving every infant the best possible start in life,” said Professor Carin Maree, a senior lecturer in the Department of Nursing Science at the University of Pretoria (UP), during her recent inaugural...
Posted on November 06, 2024
Malaria is a life-threatening disease spread through the bites of parasite-infected Anopheles.
Posted on November 06, 2024
Malaria is a preventable and treatable disease that continues to pose a major public health threat, particularly in places with high transmission
Posted on November 05, 2024
African science leaders are increasingly taking center stage in global science and technology discussions, according to Dr. Connie Nshemereirwe, Director of the Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP).
Posted on November 04, 2024
On October 25, 2024, stakeholders from Ward 55—including COSUP, SAPRIN, UP Medical Students, SAVF, Hercules CPF, Hercules Clinic, MYDO, DITIRO Rehab Center, TLF, Tshwane Blind Care, Gov Communications, Wits RHI, the City of Tshwane, Socio Tech, Hercules SAPS, and Gauteng Emergency...
Posted on November 04, 2024
Heavy metal contamination is a ticking time bomb that is quietly accumulating in the environment and presenting a growing public health crisis, in South Africa and across the world. In her inaugural lecture at the University of Pretoria (UP) on 14 October 2024, Professor Nanette Oberholzer from...
Posted on November 04, 2024
“Neonatal care is no longer just about ensuring survival – it’s about giving every infant the best possible start in life,” said Professor Carin Maree, a senior lecturer in the Department of Nursing Science at the University of Pretoria (UP), during her recent inaugural...
Posted on November 04, 2024
The University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Health Sciences celebrates Prof. Kgomotso Minah Mathabe, Head of the Department of Urology, who has been awarded the Discovery Foundation Award for her ground-breaking work in prostate cancer research. Prof. Mathabe, who practices at Steve Biko...
Posted on November 01, 2024
The University of Pretoria’s (UP) Faculty of Health Sciences residences stood out at the prestigious TuksRes Academic Excellence Awards, where the exceptional academic achievements of students living in university residences were celebrated. The faculty’s residences, Ukuthula and...
Posted on November 01, 2024
At the 2024 Faculty of Health Sciences Research Day at the University of Pretoria, a panel of leading experts explored strategies for addressing health disparities in vulnerable communities, with a special focus on the National Health Insurance (NHI) era. The NHI era refers to South Africa's...
Posted on October 31, 2024
As part of the occupational therapy undergraduate Interprofessional Health Management Module, students develop an assignment in which they advocate for a specific area of interest to them. Students were then presented with an opportunity to attend a publication workshop in which their assignments...
Posted on October 31, 2024
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Pretoria is proud to celebrate Maryna Botha from the Department of Physiology, who has been recognised as one of the top three finalists for Solidarity’s Office Champion 2024. Botha, nominated by her Head of Department, Prof. Annie...
Posted on October 31, 2024
At her inaugural lecture titled ‘Bridging Gaps: Tackling Diabetes and Maternal Health in South Africa,’ Professor Sumaiya Adam, a leading specialist in maternal and fetal medicine from the University of Pretoria’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, delivered crucial...
Posted on October 25, 2024
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