FUTURE AFRICA RESEARCH LEADER FELLOWSHIP (FAR-LEAF)

Posted on January 07, 2022

The closing date for the Future Africa Research Leader Fellowship (FAR-LEAF) has been adjusted.

South Africa’s cave-dwelling bats need more protection – to keep people safe too

Posted on December 02, 2021

Caves are overlooked but essential parts of the natural world. Many animals use caves for shelter and for raising their young – bats among them. Caves are often home to multiple bat species. Bats may also use different caves for specific reasons; some travel to particular selected caves,...

Prof. Wanda Markotter on the global commitment of One Health

Posted on November 04, 2021

The Global Governance Project, supported by the World Health Organization, has launched the “Health: A Political Choice” publication in October 2021 to reflect and discuss the challenges and solutions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. The University of Pretoria’s own Prof....

Elimination of Canine Mediated Human Rabies in South Africa “Zero by 30”

Posted on September 27, 2021

On 28 September, we will be celebrating World Rabies Day. Rabies is caused by a Lyssavirus transmitted through saliva or nervous system tissues contact an infected mammal through broken skin or contact with mucosal membranes.

The first human case of Marburg virus in West Africa is no surprise: here’s why

Posted on August 30, 2021

The first case of fatal Marburg virus disease was identified in Guinea, West Africa on 9 August 2021. Marburg is a highly infectious zoonotic haemorrhagic fever transmitted to people from fruit bats, specifically the Egyptian Rousette bat (Rousettus aegyptiacus).

UP’s Prof Wanda Markotter joins world One Health panel of experts to prevent future pandemics

Posted on May 25, 2021

UP's Prof Wanda Markotter is one of 26 global experts chosen to provide science-based advice to the One Health High-Level Expert Panel, a UN initiative.

Health-People-Places Chair will strengthen UP’s science leadership in Africa

Posted on May 19, 2021

“A strong focus is mentoring young academics in this transdisciplinary space and expanding resources,” says Prof Wanda Markotter. Prof Markotter, Director of the UP’s Centre for Viral Zoonoses, has been appointed as Future Africa Research Chair on Health-People-Places.

Q&A with an Expert: Understanding Malaria with Dr. Megan Riddin

Posted on April 29, 2021

Malaria Day is celebrated on the 25th of April annually to recognize global efforts to control and eliminate malaria. The University of Pretoria Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control (UP ISMC), through a fully integrated and trans-disciplinary approach, coordinates and promotes collaborative...