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Acclaim for UCT’s healthcare ‘bible’ UCT’s Knowledge Translation Unit has celebrated the official launch of its Practical Approach to Care Kit (PACK), designed to better equip primary care health workers in the field. 30 Oct 2018
Bottling athletic excellence UCT PhD candidate Shaun Sutehall is working with elite athletes to test a drink which holds the potential to enhance sporting performance. 29 Oct 2018
The silent scourge of campuses Professor Francis Petersen, Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State, discusses the escalation in the number of students struggling with significant mental health issues. 26 Oct 2018 Republished
Identifying those who die at sea UCT is piloting a study that could be key to resolving the challenge of identifying bodies found at sea or washed up on shore. 25 Oct 2018
Medical students upskilling communities UCT medical students teaching first-aid skills to Mitchell’s Plain residents are themselves learning the essentials of community-oriented primary care (COPC). 25 Oct 2018
‘Fearless’ HIV activist wins Tutu award UCT’s Professor of Medicine Linda-Gail Bekker has been named the winner of the 2018 Desmond Tutu Award for HIV Prevention Research and Human Rights. 23 Oct 2018
Ward councillors are key players Lauren October, a researcher at the Safety and Violence Initiative at UCT, writes about the importance of ward councillors. 16 Oct 2018 Republished
ASSAf honours for four UCT scientists UCT professors Kelly Chibale, Virna Leaner, Kevin Naidoo and Linda-Gail Bekker are among South Africa’s leading scholars and scientists honoured this week by the prestigious Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf). 11 Oct 2018
UCT innovator on top-30 list for Africa Her key role in developing health technologies for Africa has secured Professor Tania Douglas a place on the 2018 top-30 list of innovators on the continent. 05 Oct 2018
Major advance in fight against TB UCT has played an integral role in the successful testing of a new tuberculosis vaccine which offers new hope for curbing the disease. 04 Oct 2018
Top prize for leading TB researcher UCT’s Professor Keertan Dheda has been honoured with the 2018 Scientific Leadership prize from the prestigious European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP). 04 Oct 2018
Mental health roundtable Actress and TV host Bonnie Mbuli will join a panel of other high-profile guests for an event to mark World Mental Health Day on Wednesday, 10 October. 03 Oct 2018
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