February 03, 2026
RE.SEARCH 13: One Health
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Minds matter
Africa faces immense challenges in neurosurgery, such as severe underfunding, a lack of training positions and a high burden of disease. There is one neurosurgeon per four million people, far below the WHO’s recommendation of one per 200 000. This shortage, compounded by the lack of a central brain tumour registry and limited access to diagnostics, severely impacts patient outcomes.
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Filling the gaps of placental insufficiency
What do stillbirths, child stunting and impaired cognitive development have in common? It could be that all these problems start in the womb, with a placenta...
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RE.SEARCH 12: Global
The theme of this edition, ‘ Global’, illustrates how the University of Pretoria (UP) serves as a globally engaged, continental hub that is driving impactful...
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Ransom notes - Fighting ransomware with data-driven innovation and collaboration
How valuable is your data? In 2024, a Fortune 50 company paid $75 million to ransomware attackers – the highest confirmed ransom payout in history. Ransomware...