Annual David Sanders Lecture in Public Health and Social Justice: The systems behind violence: Power, Profit and Prevention in Cape TownThe School of Public Health (SOPH), is pleased to warmly invite you to the Annual David Sanders Lecture in Public Health and Social Justice.FIND OUT MOREA School Meal Should Never Make a Child SickFor millions of South African learners, a school meal is an essential part of the school day — but that meal must also be safe. A recent Sunday Times report highlights concerning gaps in food safety across the National School...FIND OUT MOREEngage with SOPH, UWC at WCPH 2026The 18th World Congress on Public Health is upon us and throughout the conference, the School will be showcasing 30+ presentations highlighting our research, ideas and contributions to advancing public health.FIND OUT MORECountdown To WCPH 2026!Cape Town is getting ready to welcome the world!
The World Congress on Public Health (WCPH) is the premier international forum for exchanging insights on critical global public health challenges and advancing sustainable and equitable public health worldwide FIND OUT MORE
The People’s Health Movement South Africa (PHM-SA) welcomes the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill in that it confirms Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through a single payer system as the platform for the delivery of health care.
Prof Anthony Costello delivered the 2018 Annual David Sanders lecture entitled "The Social Edge: The Power of sympathy groups for health and sustainable development".
Dr Raffaella Ravinetto delivered a public lecture entitled "Systems, policies and practices for medicines quality assurance throughout the supply chain" on 17 July 2018.
According to a study by researchers at UWC’s School of Public Health, Community Health Workers play key functions in promoting diabetes disease control through education, support and advocacy.