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Annual David Sanders Lecture in Public Health and Social Justice: The systems behind violence: Power, Profit and Prevention in Cape Town The 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 MORE A School Meal Should Never Make a Child Sick For 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 MORE Engage with SOPH, UWC at WCPH 2026 The 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 MORE Countdown 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
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2 June 2026

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.
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28 May 2026

District Health System in South Africa

The District Health System (DHS) is the cornerstone of an equitable, primary healthcare-led system in South Africa. Here, we capture the evolution of the DHS from its early days post-1994 to the present.
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23 March 2026

Strengthening Pharmaceutical Systems in Africa – 2026 Modules (July to November)

Pharmaceutical systems are central to resilient health systems and equitable access to care. The Pharmaceutical Public Health programme at the University of the Western Cape equips professionals with practical policy, management, and rational medicines use competencies to address priority public health challenges across Africa.
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