News UCT study pioneers microbiome-based treatment for bacterial vaginosis

A collaborative study by researchers from UCT and other institutions has successfully isolated and characterised vaginal bacteria from South African women.

19 Mar 2026 - 4 min read
 
News UCT-led project supports adolescent mothers through referral process

Assoc Prof Elona Toska delivered a presentation underscoring the Hey Baby study during the 3rd African Workshop on Women and HIV.

16 Mar 2026 - 7 min read
 
News Waheed Amanjee reflects on ‘deeply meaningful’ Abe Bailey Travel Bursary

Waheed Amanjee spent an unforgettable three weeks in the United Kingdom as part of the Abe Bailey Travel Bursary programme.

02 Mar 2026 - 6 min read

Prestigious global award for Prof Keertan Dheda Prof Keertan   Dheda   r eceive d   the p restigious Princess Chichibu Memorial TB Global Award at   the   2025 World Conference on Lung Health .   27 Feb 2026
Symposium scrutinises racial language in health research UCT’s Faculty of Health Sciences hosted the first symposium on racial language in research, teaching and learning, challenging scholars to be critical in their use of racial terms. 23 Feb 2026
Access to surgical care limited in peri-urban areas A new study by UCT researchers found that access to high-quality surgical care remains restricted for residents of peri-urban areas, even though they live near a healthcare facility. 10 Feb 2026
On-campus sport and recreation activities benefit students with disabilities Sport and recreational activities foster social inclusion and nurture a sense of belonging among students with disabilities. 10 Feb 2026
Demystifying drug discovery A UCT Summer School excursion unpacked the fascinating journey from molecule to medicine, blending storytelling, science and behind-the-scenes lab exploration. 09 Feb 2026
Study reveals gaps in gender-affirming healthcare Study findings show a large proportion of transgender and gender-diverse people in South Africa are unable to access adequate medical gender-affirming care. 05 Feb 2026
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