Khayelitsha And Eastern Sub-Structure (KESS) Research Day 2026The Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness (WCGHW), Khayelitsha Eastern Sub-structure (KESS) is hosting its 2026 Research Day "Evidence, Equity and Excellence"- Advancing Healthcare in KESS: Where evidence guides, equity bridges, and excellence delivers” FIND OUT MOREThe 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 FIND OUT MORESchool of Public Health engages in discussions around mental health and well-being in higher education at the UWC Mental Health and Well-being Colloquium 2026The 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 MORESOPH’s Prof Tabana highlights how SAMRC’s extramural units drive African scientific excellenceOn 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
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.
The School of Public Health and the School of Pharmacy at the University of the Western Cape (UWC) are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join the cutting-edge Pharmacovigilance in Southern Africa Initiative.
The Centre of Excellence for Pharmacovigilance in Southern Africa (CEPSA) marked a major milestone with its first pharmacovigilance workshop in November 2025, bringing together experts from across Africa to strengthen PV capacity through immersive, hands-on training
At the Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences (APSSA) 2025 Conference, Lagoon Beach, Cape Town, South Africa, I had the opportunity to deliver a podium presentation on strengthening pharmacovigilance capacities in Southern African countries.
The SoPH is partnering with the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) and the Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA) to host the 18th World Congress on Public Health in Cape Town, September 6-9, 2026.
After over three years of collaboration, the GT4Africa collective held its concluding webinar on 21 August 2025 to take stock of its journey and celebrate milestones.