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‘The climate crisis is a public health crisis’ UCT News

WEBThe seminar was hosted by James Irlam, a senior lecturer in the Primary Health Care Directorate. “The climate crisis is a public health crisis,” said Malaika …

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Harnessing healthcare to build the ‘Africa We Want’ UCT News

WEBOn 16 May, ahead of Africa Day 2022, the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) hosted a celebration with the theme “The Future of …

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A new era of urban climate health resilience in Africa UCT News

WEBThe Cascading Climate and Health Risks in African Cities (CASCADE) consortium was officially launched recently with a focused mission: to advance the …

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Building a healthier Africa through discovery UCT News

WEBThis work falls under the theme “ Building a healthy Africa ”, one of the five research focal areas devised under UCT’s Vision 2030. The SARChI programme was …

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The vicious cycle of mental health and poverty UCT News

WEBThere is evidence that child support grants improve children’s nutritional status, health and educational attainment. Mental health and poverty are inextricably …

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UCT’s clinical & health in top 100 UCT News

WEBThe University of Cape Town (UCT) has been ranked among the top 100 globally for clinical & health in the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings by subject. THE launched …

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The Sisonke trial: Eight lessons for the nationwide vaccine roll-out

WEBSisonke did it in a matter of 17 days – and rewrote history. South Africa’s 14-week long Sisonke study forced research teams — 30 of them — to move from …

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New UCT Daily Health Screening app is live UCT News

WEBStaff members and students are urged to start using the new UCT Daily Health Screening app as soon as possible, as the Higher Health app will not be …

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UCT a partner in new collaborative to strengthen primary …

WEBThe University of Cape Town (UCT) is one of the nine partners in the new Africa Higher Education Health Collaborative (AHEHC), a pioneering initiative aimed at …

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Ntobeko Ntusi: a humanist with an unblinking gaze UCT News

WEBRead time 7 min. The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Professor Ntobeko Ntusi may be softspoken, but he is not afraid to stand by his strongly held views. As he …

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SA’s 92% mental health treatment gap UCT News

WEBThe current situation. South Africa spends 5% of the total health budget on mental health services. This is in line with the lower end of international benchmarks of …

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Robotic surgery: African-first at Groote Schuur UCT News

WEBPhoto Supplied. Groote Schuur Hospital is set to become the first public-sector hospital in Africa to offer robot-assisted surgery, following the launch of the R38 …

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UCT launches milestone Khoi and San Centre UCT News

WEBThe University of Cape Town (UCT), situated on land below Huri ǂoaxa (Hoerikwaggo or the mountain in the sea) that was once home to the Khoi and San, …

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Student health and wellness UCT News

WEBThe UCT Student Careline is a telephonic service available 24/7 on 0800 24 25 26 (free from a Telkom line) or you can SMS 31393 for a call-back. They offer …

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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR LIONEL GREEN-THOMPSON

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SHAWCO’s paediatric clinic brings hope to Hout Bay UCT News

WEBSHAWCO Health brings free primary healthcare services to vulnerable communities across the Cape Metropole. The latest clinic, which was held at Sentinel …

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A guide to undergraduate studies in Health Sciences at UCT

WEBThis video will help you to consider your options, as well as understand the application and admissions requirements. Please note: The closing date for applications …

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Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation name change UCT News

WEBThe Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation based at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has changed its name to the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF). This …

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Occupational Medicine advocates for workplace health and safety

WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for occupational medicine expertise to inform occupational health and safety (OHS) policy, workplace strategies, …

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South Africa’s burden of child malnutrition remains …

WEBNutrition and early childhood development Lizette Berry, Children’s Institute, UCT 082 732 1500 Infant and young child feeding Lynette Daniels, Division of Human Nutrition, …

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Province’s under-fives carry a double burden of malnutrition: …

WEBEvidence of a double burden of malnutrition, namely stunting and overweight/obesity – a concern for the province. A stunting (chronic undernutrition) …

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