Gender-transformative approaches to address unmet adolescent mental, sexual, and reproductive health needs in Ghana, Niger, and Burkina Faso Adolescence is a period defined by rapid physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and sexual development. FIND OUT MORE Shifting gender norms for improved maternal and adolescent health in The Gambia and Ghana The largest cohort of youth in history is entering the stage of adolescence characterized by rapid physical, cognitive, and social development. FIND OUT MORE 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
15 July 2026

District-level innovations that strengthen human resources for health

This July 2026 webinar explores strategic and systemic innovations designed to strengthen and support the health workforce within the DHS. Speakers discuss the integration of 5,000 community health workers into formal structures in KwaZulu-Natal, virtual clinical mentorship in the Eastern Cape, and recruitment strategies in Limpopo.
3 June 2026

From disabling to trustworthy leadership: Towards psychological safety in the District Health System

This June 2026 webinar examines the shift from a punitive, compliance-driven management culture toward a culture that prioritizes psychological safety and encourages staff to openly report errors and fail safely. Speakers highlight how leadership styles impact workplace trust and team performance, concluding with a call for distributed and relational leadership models to build a resilient health system rooted in empathy and continuous learning.