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 Engage with SOPH, UWC at WCPH 2026 The 18th World Congress on Public Health is upon us and throughout the conference, the School will be showcasing 30+ presentations highlighting our research, ideas and contributions to advancing public health. FIND OUT MORE Countdown To WCPH 2026! Cape Town is getting ready to welcome the world!
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CEPSA Newsletter #3 - August 2026 The Centre of Excellence for Pharmacovigilance in Southern Africa (CEPSA) team is pleased to share with you our third quarterly newsletter, and this time with a new layout. We hope our refreshed design is more visually appealing and engaging to... FIND OUT MORE
28 August 2026

CEPSA Newsletter #3 – August 2026

The Centre of Excellence for Pharmacovigilance in Southern Africa (CEPSA) team is pleased to share with you our third quarterly newsletter, and this time with a new layout. We hope our refreshed design is more visually appealing and engaging to everyone, as we would love to feature more content from our Community of Practice (CoP).
5 August 2026

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.
2 June 2026

CEPSA delivered two podium presentations at the 2026 International Society of Pharmacovigilance (ISoP) Africa Chapter Meeting

At the 2026 ISoP Africa Chapter Meeting, held in Windhoek, Namibia, from 18 – 21 May 2026, Dr Nicolas Praet and Dr Ebenezer Wiafe delivered two podium presentations on strengthening the pharmacovigilance ecosystem in Africa through CEPSA’s initiatives.