Health services and systems, rooted in human rights and social justice.
The purpose of the School is to support and train policy makers and implementers who are knowledgeable and skilled in the principles and practice of public health
The 4th Edition of the Blended Learning Workshop with AI-Integration – “Get Started, Keep Moving”
Hosted by: Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta (Indonesia)
Face-to-Face 06-10 July, 2026
School of Public Health engages in discussions around mental health and well-being in higher education at the UWC Mental Health and Well-being Colloquium 2026
The School of Public Health (SOPH) had the privilege of participating in this year’s UWC Mental Health and Well-being Colloquium, from the 1st to the 3rd of July, at Blaauwberg Beach Hotel, Cape Town.
SOPH’s Prof Tabana highlights how SAMRC’s extramural units drive African scientific excellence
On July 28, Prof Hanani Tabana provided the keynote address at the South African Medical Research Unit’s (SAMRC) launch of seven new extramural research units (EMUs). EMUs are research divisions funded by SAMRC and housed at South African and international institutions, medical schools, universities and research institutions.
Beyond 30 June: Repatriation process and the Future of Migrants and Refugees in South Africa
Building on the first symposium held on 19 June 2026, which sought to address misinformation about refugees and migrants in South Africa, encourage dialogue on constructive ways forward, and oppose violent responses.
Risk Communication in Pharmacovigilance: Lessons from Vaccine Safety Communication in a Complex Information Environment
The Centre of Excellence, will lead initiatives to strengthen pharmacovigilance activities in South Africa and more broadly in the Southern African Region.
CEPSA delivered two podium presentations at the 2026 International Society of Pharmacovigilance (ISoP) Africa Chapter Meeting
At the 2026 ISoP Africa Chapter Meeting, held in Windhoek, Namibia, from 18 – 21 May 2026, Dr Nicolas Praet and Dr Ebenezer Wiafe delivered two podium presentations on strengthening the pharmacovigilance ecosystem in Africa through CEPSA’s initiatives.
Climate Change and Health – For Frontline Healthcare Workers
Practical -in Person short course
Application deadline: 8th May
2025 Annual David Sanders Lecture in Public Health and Social Justice.
Please join the School of Public Health, University of the Western Cape (SOPH, UWC), for our Annual lecture.
Report of Activities 2019 – 2020
We have published reports of our activities every two years for about the past twenty years.
This year we are publishing it electronically for the first time, perhaps reflecting the rapidly accelerated replacement of print with on-line resources (although I don’t think I will change my preference for reading in print). But while the electronic format will make the report easily available around the world, easily readable on mobile phones and tablets, I am also aware that the ubiquitous presence of on-line meetings, digital resources and a world of information that can be tapped any time does not mean equitable access. When we surveyed our students and short course participants last year, we learned that while access has increased substantially, bandwidth, data access and data cost, remain substantial barriers
