UWC-SOPH Contributes to the 2nd Public Health Diplomacy Summit in MemphisUWC-SOPH’s Prof Olagoke Akintola, Dr Woldekidan Amde, and Dr Anam Nyembezi attended the 2nd Public Health Diplomacy Summit, an engaging platform for dialogue and collaboration, hosted by the University of Memphis School of Public Health from 23–25 March 2026.FIND OUT MORERisk Communication in Pharmacovigilance: Lessons from Vaccine Safety Communication in a Complex Information EnvironmentThe Centre of Excellence, will lead initiatives to strengthen pharmacovigilance activities in South Africa and more broadly in the Southern African Region.FIND OUT MORESchool of Public Health highlights the importance of trauma-informed research and community health worker well-being at Global Mental Health SymposiumThree SoPH scholars presented at the World Universities Network Global Mental Health Symposium at the University of Cape Town FIND OUT MORESchool Of Public Health Hosts UWC Rector and Vice-Chancellor: Prof Robert Balfour to a walk-aboutThe School of Public Health was highly honoured to host the Rector and Vice Chancellor of the University of the Western Cape on a walk-about.FIND OUT MORE
The Centre of Excellence, will lead initiatives to strengthen pharmacovigilance activities in South Africa and more broadly in the Southern African Region.
This April 2026 webinar identifies pressing challenges such as rapid population growth, the nursing exodus, and the financial burden of medical-legal claims.
This October 2025 webinar investigates how to transition away from "malicious compliance" towards real frontline improvement across South Africa's DHS.
This July 2025 webinar explores how the South African DHS can move away from vertical programmes towards a focus on prevention, early intervention, and people-centred care.
This May 2025 webinar explores new approaches to leadership development via workplace-based learning and the evolving role of mentorship as a mutually enriching process for mentor and mentee.
This March 2025 webinar addresses the sudden and disruptive suspension of USAID and PEPFAR funding in South Africa. Speakers report on the immediate service impacts and job losses, while identifying strategic opportunities to transition toward local ownership and integrated, person-centred care.