Webinar Archives — University of the Western Cape - School of Public Health

When medicines are made outside the factory: Why pharmacovigilance matters more than ever

The use of injectable medication for weight-loss purposes has attracted considerable public interest. The recent court case regarding the compounding of these medicines has brought the importance of pharmacovigilance into the spotlight.

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2026 SOPH PhD Induction Series Wraps Up Successfully

The PhD induction series took place from 4 February to 9 March 2026, drawing participation from 19 pre-doctoral and newly registered doctoral fellows. The series consisted of six two-hour thematic sessions facilitated by the SOPH PhD programme support team.

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UWC-SOPH Hosts Productive PhD Writing Retreat

The UWC School of Public Health (SOPH) held its annual PhD writing retreat in September 2025, welcoming 21 doctoral candidates.

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Strengthening Global Partnerships: UWC Dietetics Academics Complete Erasmus+ Exchange at Ankara University

Two academics from UWC's Department of Dietetics and Nutrition recently completed an Erasmus+ funded reciprocal exchange visit to Ankara University in Türkiye. The visit strengthened academic collaboration, identified new research opportunities, and provided valuable insights into innovative nutrition education, hospital...

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30 July 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.

26 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.

2 July 2026

Risk Communication in Pharmacovigilance: Lessons from Vaccine Safety Communication in a Complex Information Environment

The Centre of Excellence, will lead initiatives to strengthen pharmacovigilance activities in South Africa and more broadly in the Southern African Region.

1 April 2026

What are the critical issues facing the District Health System in 2026?

This April 2026 webinar identifies pressing challenges such as rapid population growth, the nursing exodus, and the financial burden of medical-legal claims.

19 November 2025

Driving improvement: Good practice and innovation in SA’s DHS

This November 2025 webinar highlights creative ways that district teams solve complex problems with limited resources.

15 October 2025

Beyond compliance: how can norms and standards support frontline quality improvement?

This October 2025 webinar investigates how to transition away from "malicious compliance" towards real frontline improvement across South Africa's DHS.

2 October 2025

2025 Annual David Sanders Lecture in Public Health and Social Justice.

Please join the School of Public Health, University of the Western Cape (SOPH, UWC), for our Annual lecture.

1 September 2025

Working with, and for, communities: Building trust and strengthening the DHS through community engagement

This September 2025 webinar shares real-world success stories like community-led monitoring and integrated rural development models.

16 July 2025

Reorienting the DHS towards health promotion and wellness

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.