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Unlocking the future of medicine UCT’s H3D launched the Centre for Translational AMR Research on 3 December, backed by a substantial £5 million investment from LifeArc. 12 Dec 2024
A gendered epidemic: addressing the intersection of HIV, women, and child health In the wake of World AIDS Day on 1 December and at the conclusion of the 16 Days of Activism against women and child abuse we shine a light on the relationship between the HIV pandemic and gender.  11 Dec 2024
The role of healthcare professionals in tackling the root causes of violence Violence is a scourge in South Africa. In his inaugural lecture, Prof Sithombo Maqungo asks what the role of the clinician is in tackling its root causes. 10 Dec 2024
UCT’s Division of Disability Studies celebrates 21 years The Division of Disability Studies celebrated its 21st anniversary on Wednesday, 3 December. 05 Dec 2024
Understanding why HIV-exposed infants may be prone to infections A recent study has revealed possible reasons why babies exposed to HIV in the womb, but are not infected, face higher risks of infections. 04 Dec 2024
Google PhD Fellowship: AI, telementoring and a storied story UCT’s Prosper Magara’s AI and telementoring research has earned him the coveted Google PhD Fellowship. 04 Dec 2024
FHS Staff and Researchers Awarded at UCT’s Annual Staff Awards Health Sciences staff made their faculty proud at recent UCT Staff Awards. 04 Dec 2024
Brewing vaping crisis among high school pupils A study led by UCT has revealed a brewing vaping crisis among high school pupils. 04 Dec 2024
World AIDS Day: Celebrating Progress, Confronting the Challenges Ahead On World AIDS Day, we celebrate the groundbreaking work of UCT researchers in addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic, showcasing their commitment to equity, innovation, and access to care. 02 Dec 2024
H3D and LifeArc collaborate to combat silent AMR pandemic UCT has joined forces with LifeArc to launch the Centre for Translational AMR Research Programme. 26 Nov 2024
Kelly Chibale elected to the US National Academy of Medicine Prof Kelly Chibale has been elected as an international member of the US National Academy of Medicine for pioneering infectious disease drug discovery on the African continent. 26 Nov 2024
‘A watershed moment for women’s health’ UCT’s Perinatal Mental Health Project was a key contributor to South Africa’s long-awaited updated National Integrated Maternal and Perinatal Care Guidelines. 26 Nov 2024
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