4 June 2025
The Gender Transformation for Africa (GT4Africa) Cohort Writing Workshop was held from 9-13 September 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa with 21 participants across the 6 projects and 13 organisations.
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16 May 2025
We had the opportunity to introduce the Centre of Excellence for Pharmacovigilance in Southern Africa (CEPSA) at the AU-EU Workshop Series on Public Health Innovations held in a hybrid format in Pretoria on 3 December 2024.
22 April 2025
The School of Public Health attended the 68th Annual General Meeting and 37th Annual Conference of the South African Association of Hospital and Institutional Pharmacists (SAAHIP). Represented by Prof Renier Coetzee and Dr Hazel Bradley, the School show cased their contributions to public health pharmacy and transformative healthcare practices.
22 April 2025
On the 14th of April 2025, the University of the Western Cape’s School of Public Health (SOPH) celebrated a remarkable milestone: the graduation of 52 students who have dedicated their academic journey to advancing public health and equity. Among them were two PhD graduates, 25 Master of Public Health graduates, and 25 Postgraduate Diploma graduates. This event marked not only the culmination of years of rigorous study but also the beginning of their impactful contributions to healthier, more just societies.
15 April 2025
In a significant move to protect public health, academics from the University of the Western Cape (UWC) are heading the fight against exploitative marketing practices, paving the way for a healthier future for all.
11 April 2025
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the local conversations on Pharmaceutical Public Health
7 April 2025
18th Annual Public Health Conference: 6 – 9 APRIL 2025 -
Partnerships for Public Health: Sculpting a Healthier Future Together
18 March 2025
Dr. Phoene Oware, EV4GH 2024 fellow from SOPH, shares herreflections and insights from the experience
18 March 2025
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.