When medicines are made outside the factory: Why pharmacovigilance matters more than everThe 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. FIND OUT MORE2026 SOPH PhD Induction Series Wraps Up SuccessfullyThe 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.FIND OUT MOREUWC-SOPH Hosts Productive PhD Writing RetreatThe UWC School of Public Health (SOPH) held its annual PhD writing retreat in September 2025, welcoming 21 doctoral candidates. FIND OUT MOREStrengthening Global Partnerships: UWC Dietetics Academics Complete Erasmus+ Exchange at Ankara UniversityTwo 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...FIND OUT MORE
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.
This November 2024 webinar showcases collaborative partnerships between communities, academics and health managers in KZN and the Western Cape, highlighting the value of "warm data" and tacit knowledge in strengthening the system.
The University of the Western Cape School of Public Health (UWC-SOPH) and People’s Health Movement for the Annual David Sanders Lecture in Public Health and Social Justice
This August 2024 webinar examines current monitoring and evaluation (M&E) processes in the DHS, challenges and gaps, and alternative ways to strengthen M&E and support health system decision-making.
This May 2024 webinar explores district-level resource management, with a focus on the financial management capacities required within the DHS. Speakers share their work in resource management and the skills required to function effectively in financial management roles while a panel shares recommendations for effective and efficient financial management in the DHS.