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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. FIND OUT MORE 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... FIND OUT MORE 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. FIND OUT MORE When medicines are made outside the factory: Why pharmacovigilance matters more than ever The use of injectable medication for weight-loss purposes has attracted considerable public interest. The recent court case regarding the compounding of these medicines has brought the importance of pharmacovigilance into the spotlight. FIND OUT MORE
7 April 2025

SOPH, UWC at PHASA 2025

18th Annual Public Health Conference: 6 – 9 APRIL 2025 - Partnerships for Public Health: Sculpting a Healthier Future Together
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7 April 2025

Partnerships and Co-Design Processes for Health and Gender Equality: Insights for Programme Implementers, Researchers and Funders

This session aims to illustrate the promises and pitfalls of working with a co-design approach in implementing a gender-transformative approach into adolescent and young people SRHR intervention. The perspectives of a grant manager, a programme implementer and a public health researcher are discussed in relation to participant’s own experiences.
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3 April 2025

Advancing knowledge for district health system strengthening: emerging themes from the South African Learning Alliance for the DHS (SALAD)

SALAD is a learning network that connects health services managers at district, provincial and national level with health policy and system researchers. SALAD will reflect on its progress since inception through four themes: M&E, COPC, resource allocation and community-led monitoring while eliciting the perspectives of the attendees using world café.
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18 March 2025

What do I do with expired medicine? Don’t use it, for a start…

Proper medicine disposal is a critical yet often overlooked issue in South Africa. In a recent article published in The Conversation, Prof Coetzee highlights the risks associated with expired medicines, emphasizing the need for safer disposal practices to protect public health and the environment.
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