Psychosocial support vital for patients undergoing lower limb amputations Patients who undergo lower limb amputations need targeted interventions that provide them with purpose and agency to resume life post-operation. 20 May 2025
Prof Chibale elected to prestigious US National Academy of Sciences Prof Kelly Chibale, the Neville Isdell Chair in African-centric Drug Discovery & Development at UCT, has been elected to the US-based National Academy of Sciences. 07 May 2025
From research to impact: How VACFA is transforming vaccine policy in Africa World Immunization Week, commemorated on the last week of April, brings a spotlight to the work of UCT’s VACFA which works across the continent to rid Africa of vaccine-preventable diseases. 02 May 2025
Professor Emerita Valerie Mizrahi elected to prestigious US academy With her election as an honorary member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Emer Prof Valerie Mizrahi joins the ranks of some of the world’s most distinguished scholars. 30 Apr 2025
UCT prioritises end-of-life care with novel project The five-year study responds to the growing need for palliative care in South Africa. 25 Apr 2025
Surgical hackathon team devises ‘street smart’ solution The groundbreaking UCT–Harvard hackathon incorporated AI in an attempt to improve health systems. 24 Apr 2025
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