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Welcome to Virology
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Welcome to Molecular Medicine
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Welcome to Human Genetics
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Welcome to Anatomical Pathology
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Refurbished school for paediatric patients bridges critical learning gaps
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Wits Faculty of Health Sciences Hosts Award Ceremony Recognizing Staff Excellence
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Faculty of Health Sciences Welcomes First-Year Students!
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Medical mycologist Nelesh Govender was elected as an American Academy of Microbiology fellow
Professor Nelesh Govender in the Wits School of Pathology was elected as a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology for 2024.
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Unlocking Hope: Launch of the Biliary Atresia Awareness Campaign
An Initiative Bridging Awareness, Support, and Advancements in Paediatric Liver Disease Management
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Genomics research in Africa will improve global health
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Wits leads the DELTAS Africa Sub-Saharan Africa Consortium for Advanced Biostatistics (SSACAB)
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Witsies Named in MIPAD’s Global Top 100 Health & Wellness List
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University of the Witwatersrand Establishes Infectious Diseases and Oncology Research Institute
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Launch of new Lancet Series at School of Public Health
Over 300 people - virtual and in person - attended the launch of the ground-breaking Lancet series on the commercial determinants of health.
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Health-Centred Policy Design: Are Sugar Taxes Effective?
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IMPRINT - Fungal HIV Global Health Research
Wits University partners in a new NIHR-funded Global Health Research Group on HIV-associated Fungal Infections (IMPRINT)
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The Wits Clinical Associates Programme Celebrates 10 years!
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Wits scientists contribute to the largest data-driven COVID-19 response consortium of African scient
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Wits Faculty of Health Sciences Biennial Research Day Returns!
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New Study Alert: Wits Making Visible the Breastfeeding Experiences of Wits Staff and Students
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The MRC/Wits Agincourt Research Unit celebrated three decades at the 18th Prestigious Research Le
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Professor Shabir Madhi receives the NSTF-South32 Lifetime Award
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Professor Yahya Choonara receives the 2022 FIP Distinguished Pharmaceutical Science Award!
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Global comparison of communication of end-of-life decisions in the intensive care unit
Are there regional differences in end-of-life communication practices in ICUs worldwide?
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Multi-morbidities Associated with Tuberculosis in South Africa: A Systematic Review of the Literatur
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SA research leads to new WHO guidelines for improved TB treatment
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How obesity plaques the private sector & burdens Health Economics in SA
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SBIMB publishes the largest African study on the genetic architecture of lipid traits
The Human Heredity and Health in Africa Consortium (H3Africa) AWI-Gen (Africa Wits-INEPTH partnership for genomic studies) team, led from the SBIMB, recently pu
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Wits VIDA scientists find that 沙巴体育官网_2024欧洲杯博彩app@ vaccines are safe during pregnancy
A review of 沙巴体育官网_2024欧洲杯博彩app@ vaccines during pregnancy by Wits scientists shows that vaccination during pregnancy is safe.
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Welcome July 2022
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MBBCh students excel in changing children’s lives
Since 1979, the Division of Community Paediatrics has offered the Dallas McKenzie prize to a final year MBBCh student who has made a distinguished contribution
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WADDP Director appointed to SAHPRA Board
Professor Yahya Choonara is appointed to the South African Product Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) Board by the Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla.
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Letter to UNAIDS: End Aids deaths by 2030
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SHABIR A MADHI: Why it is time for the national coronavirus command council to go
More than 80% of the population has probably been infected at leat once since the start of the pandemic
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The Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform, taking cutting-edge pharmaceutical sciences to the world
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Distinguished professors receive ASSAf Gold Medal for outstanding achievement
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The Need to Optimize Pharmaceutical Education and Training for a Changing Pharma World
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Professor Charles Feldman receives Honorary Doctorate
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Faculty donates R1 million to Gift of the Givers Foundation
Researchers from the Wits Faculty of Health Sciences and Wits Health Consortium recently pledged R1m to the Gift of the Givers in support of their aid efforts.
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Wits Scientist elected as a fellow of the International Union of Physiological Societies
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Researchers ID factors contributing to mortality of African patients severely-ill with 沙巴体育官网_2024欧洲杯博彩app@
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Selfless service highlighted on Nurses Day
Nurses are the backbone of our health care system, and selfless in their service to patients and our students.
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Researchers call on Governments to act now and implement effective healthy food policies
Present evidence showing that food policies are necessary to curb rising rates of diet-related diseases.
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First-years can expect a holistic Faculty experience
The Dean welcomes first-year and new students to the Faculty of Health Sciences in a virtual Welcome Day ceremony.
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A bold new vision for Teaching and Learning
The Wits Faculty of Health Sciences welcomes its newly appointed Assistant Dean: Teaching, Learning and Undergraduate Affairs.
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Wits Team eFundanathi and eZone in Learning Idols
A lecturer in the Wits School of Therapeutic Sciences was in the top three vying in Learning Idols at the Learning Innovation Africa Conference 2018.
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Wits Lung Lab a breath of fresh air for public health
Wits pulmonologists and partners launched the Lung Laboratory Research and Intervention Centre on World Lung Cancer Day on 1 August 2018.
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Wits scientists part of a global coalition to eliminate hepatitis B virus
It is World Hepatitis Day on 28 July. Two research entities at Wits University are part of the International Coalition to Eradicate Hepatitis B Virus (ICE-HBV).
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Bringing comfort and closure to those who loved them
Identifying the deceased is a mammoth task for forensic specialists in South Africa.
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Hypertension: More hands are on deck please
In South Africa about 78% of people over the age of 60 suffer from hypertension but only 24% are on treatment.
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SA's universal health care plan falls short of fixing an ailing system
South Africa’s Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has finally gazetted the bill detailing an ambitious plan to roll out National Health Insurance.
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Surgeon says join Wits to see how transformation is done
Dr Thifheli Luvhengo told Faculty of Health Sciences graduates that they are the key to the future and that they are the product of the people around them.
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Wits researchers on the red carpet at "Science Oscars”
Wits academics Prof. Ian Jandrell, Dr Musa Manzi and Prof. Stephen Tollman have won prestigious NSTF-South32 Awards, the “Science Oscars” of research.
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Think twice before downing that energy drink during exams
Energy drinks are popular 'go-to fuel' for university students, especially during exams. But what lurks behind the kick?
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Population growth: The impact on health and societies
We have a “golden moment” and “unique opportunity” to spur economic development, says Professor Mark Collinson.
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Wits University joins programme to expand Africa’s paediatric workforce
The Department of Paediatrics and Child Health in the School of Clinical Medicine at Wits has joined the African Paediatric Fellowship Programme (APFP).
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Wits Research Chair is first African president of global public health association
Professor Laetitia Rispel has been elected as the President of the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA).
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WASH - a pipeline to saving lives
Diarrhoea is one of the leading causes of sickness and death in children under five in South Africa.
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CSI for bacteria: Inside Listeria
In a lab in Joburg, a crack team of Wits scientists led the investigation into the ubiquitous Listeria bacteria that stick like glue and thrive in the cold.
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The Wits physiotherapist and Team SA at the 2018 Commonwealth Games
A Wits lecturer was amongst the physiotherapists who treated SA’s athletes at the 2018 Commonwealth Games held at the Gold Coast, Australia, from 4-15 April.
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Wits University denounces disruption of healthcare services
The Senior Executive Team of Wits University has issued a statement denouncing the major disruption of healthcare services caused by industrial action.
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The academic of the future
Programme for Early-Career Academics helps to improve skills by doing, reflecting and sharing knowledge.
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Public Health postgraduate earns sole distinction for cervical cancer research
A Master's graduate has produced research that impacts health policy in the field of cervical cancer, which is one of the top five cancers that kill women.
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Wits celebrates its rated researchers
The Wits Research Office has recognised scholars at the University whom the National Research Foundation (NRF) has rated or re-rated.
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Flu vaccine protects pregnant women against pertussis
Research by Wits scientists shows that pregnant women vaccinated against influenza also have less pertussis infection.
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Wits Oral Health sinks its teeth into World Oral Health Day
In South Africa, over 60% of primary school children suffer from dental decay and more than 80% of these children remain untreated for the disease.
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Innovative "invisible ink" detects TB
Scientists have pioneered a process to detect TB bacteria by adding a molecule to the bacteria's own armour that lights up under fluorescent light.
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Want to solve complex health issues? Train scholars to think across disciplines
A number of factors affect both the distribution and prevalence of disease and the effectiveness of interventions to prevent or reduce disease.
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24 hour clinics in South Africa’s busiest city
The City of Johannesburg is planning to provide 24-hour clinics in an attempt to increase access to health care. Why it is a good idea.
Wits dispatches oncologists to cancer care critical KZN
South Africa is confronted by a quadruple* burden of disease, which includes cancer. The province of KZN faces serious challenges in providing cancer services.
Eight questions first-years in Health Sciences ask
What happens when you fail? Can Wits stop me being lazy? I come from Zimbabwe – can I feel free at Wits? Did I make the right choice coming here?
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Monitoring populations helps to put the right health services in place
Fourteen years ago SA researchers first picked up rising rates of high blood pressure in the population that led to people dying earlier than expected.
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Wits researchers are World Academy Scientists
Professors Bob Scholes and Shabir Madhi have been elected as Fellows of the prestigious The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS).
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Unique research unit in Wits Health Consortium targets non-communicable diseases
It is World Cancer Day on 4 February and Wits specialists are poised to challenge cancer and other non-communicable diseases.
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Bitter-sweet monopoly
Capitalising on consumers' sweet spot has dangerous implications for public health.
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Wits produces ‘ready-for-work’ graduates
Wits graduates voted most employable in SA by directors and recruiters.
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African genetic diversity to unlock disease susceptibility
Wits scientists and partners have sequenced the genomes of 24 South African individuals of different ethnolinguistic origins.
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Renowned clinician recognised
Internationally renowned paediatric bone health specialist and clinician, Professor John Pettifor, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by his alma mater.
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Gearing up for a big future in community health
Wits University has awarded an honorary doctorate to Professor John Gear, who introduced the concept of primary health care at his Alma Mater in 1979.
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Why traditional healers could have a role to play in fighting HIV
Many cultures and societies throughout the world turn to traditional healers to find out why they are ill and to seek treatment.
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Designer proteins, the new generation of HIV vaccines being put to the test
South Africa has made tremendous advances in providing lifesaving antiretroviral therapy for HIV infected people.
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Wits research on HIV viral load urges updates to WHO therapy guidelines
The study shows that clinical interventions should take place at lower viral loads than those proposed by the current World Health Organization guidelines.
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Wits Research on HIV patient’s viral loads reveals new cohort at risk of therapy failure
Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute publishes new research on Low Level Virema Co-hort
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Wits leads innovative African laboratory network initiative
The Wits-led African Innovation Laboratory Network (iLEAD) launched today with a mission to integrate and optimise laboratory systems to improve patient care.
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Wits Hosts First Maternal Health Summit
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Telling Teeth
More accurate aging of teeth could hold the key to identifying health-compromised children in Africa.
World-renowned Wits vaccines prof to chair SA medicine regulatory board
The Minister of Health has appointed Wits Professor Helen Rees to chair the Board of the South African Health Products Authority.
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Wits scientists pioneer vaccine to safeguard pregnant women against stillbirth and infant death
A global study of GBS, bacteria that cause stillbirth and infant death, shows that Africa has the highest incidence. Wits University is pioneering a vaccine.
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Academy of Science SA elects Wits researchers for their scholarship and social impact
Seven scholars from Wits were inaugurated into the Academy of Science of South Africa at its annual Awards Ceremony held on 11 October 2017.
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Clinician Cardiologist to Lead Wits Cardiology to New Heights
Dr Nqoba Tsabedze has been appointed as Academic Head of Division Cardiology
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Neonatologist takes reins of Wits School of Clinical Medicine
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Lancet Commission on Diabetes in Sub-Saharan Africa Launched at Wits
The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Commission on “Diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa: from clinical care to health policy”, was launched at Wits
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Tackling good oral health care in Diepsloot
Wits Community Dentistry with sponsorship from Aquafresh together with the Gauteng Department of Health hosted an Oral Health Day.
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Teaching and Learning Goes 21st Century at Wits
To address some of the challenges of tertiary education today, Wits is pioneering a student-centred adaptive learning environment called the eZone.
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World Renowned Scientist Calls for Innovation to Win The Battle Against HIV/ AIDS
Professor Glenda Gray delivers the Faculty of Health Sciences’ prestigious AJ Orenstein Memorial Lecture 2017.
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Upholding the Human Face of Research
Professor Ames Dhai, Director of the Steve Biko Centre for Bioethics, presented her inaugural lecture on 6 September 2017
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Fogarty International’s Emerging Global Leader Award For Dr. Alisha Wade
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Social Justice Activist to Lead Occupational Therapy at Wits
Dr Fasloen Adams has been appointed Head of Department for Occupational Therapy in the School of Therapeutic Sciences at Wits’ Faculty of Health Sciences.
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How to sell unhealthy sugary drinks in South Africa? Advertise!
A new study shows that energy drinks have achieved the highest recent sales volume growth in SA.
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Dr Wezile Chitha Appointed as Acting Assistant Dean: Strategic Affairs
Dr Wezile Chitha Appointed as Acting Assistant Dean: Strategic Affairs
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Wits Researchers Impact the International HIV Cure and Functional Cure Agenda
Wits clinician, Dr Avy Violari, F.C.Paed, reported a functional cure case today at the 9th IAS Conference on HIV Science in Paris, France.
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Wits Health Sciences Alumni Take 10 Spots on The M&G’s Top 200 Young South Africans List
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Witsie is New Secretary General Society of Neuroscientists of Africa (SONA)
Professor Amadi O. Ihunwo, from the School of Anatomical Sciences to Head the Society of Neuroscientists of Africa
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Witsie is honoured as Young Trailblazer and Achiever
Dr Salome Maswime was honoured as a Young Trailblazer and Achiever by President Zuma at the National Youth Day Commemoration.
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Wits Researchers Highlight Improved Patient Outcomes for Common Cancers
Wits researchers highlight boost to patient outcomes as a result of advances in cancer treatment mangement.
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Top Award for Research on the African Continent Awarded to Wits Researcher
Professor Lynn Morris received the prestigious Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award, considered an equivalent to the Nobel Prize, on 2 June 2017.
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Wits researchers discover genetic mutation responsible for rare skin disease in Afrikaners
Sydney Brenner Insitute for Molecular Bioscience Makes Breakthrough Discovery
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Medical research pioneer named amongst the most influential people in the world by TIME
South African medical research pioneer listed as 1 of the 100 most influential people in the world
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Fetal Medicine Specialist to head Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Adjunct Professor Hendrik Lombaard has been appointed Academic Head for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the School of Clinical Medicine.
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Wits Researchers Publish Landmark Study in TB
Wits researchers have made significant inroads in understanding more about Tuberculosis, publishing a landmark study.
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Faculty of Health Sciences hosts Symposium on TB Elimination
Faculty Symposium on TB Elimination to be held on Thursday 23 March 2017
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Public Health PhD Graduate Receives Scholarship with Harvard
Dr Soter Ameh, a Wits School of Public Health PhD graduate, was selected for the Bernard Lown Scholars Program at Harvard School of Public Health.
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The Steve Biko Centre for Bioethics hosts Ethics Alive Week 2017
Ethics Alive 2017, a week-long programme of debates and discussions exploring issues of ethics, law and human rights in healthcare kicks off on 13 March 2017.
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Doctor Olufemi Babatunde Omole appointed Academic Head of Family Medicine
Doctor Olufemi Babatunde Omole was appointed Academic Head for the Division of Family Medicine in the Department of Family Medicine.
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Indigenous Knowledge Systems in the Health Sciences
Second “Discerning Dialogue” of 2017, facilitated by Doctor Femi Otulaja.
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Faculty of Health Sciences Celebrates Academic Lives of Excellence
The Faculty hosted the first prestigious “Celebrating Academic Lives of Excellence” event to honoured Emeritus Professors Kramer and Gray.
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Celebrating Outstanding Research in Physiology
Helen Laburn Research Prize awarded Professors Andrea Fuller and Angela Woodiwiss, for their remarkable achievements in scientific research.
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Addressing Health Inequities: Whose responsibility is it?
The School of Public Health Initiates an Annual Healthy Inequity Lecture
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Emeritus Professor Status conferred on Wits Health Sciences' Professor Manga
Professor Pravin Manga has been honoured with the status of Emeritus Professor for his outstanding contribution to the University.
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Pharmaceutical Scientist to head Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Prof. Yahya E. Choonara has been appointed Academic Head for the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology in the School of Therapeutic Sciences.
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Emeritus Professor Status Conferred on Wits Health Sciences' Professor Cooper
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Wits cancer geneticist is A rated by the NRF
Wits Distinguished Professor Chris Mathew received the National Research Foundation’s (NRF) A rating.
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Obituary for Professor Mario Altini
Leading Oral Pathologist, Professor Mario Altini passed away on Friday 10th of February 2017
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Wits alum receives Valor in Educational Service Award
Alan Richards, M.D., received the Valor in Educational Service Award at the University of Nebraska Medical Center’.
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Wits Health Sciences Students Stop to Respect the Dead
Health Sciences students at Wits undertake a dedication ceremony before their study of the human body begins.
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Medical Ethics Celebrates 50 Years at Wits
The Human Research Ethics Committee (Medical) (HREC) first meet as an ethics committee in October 1966. This year it celebrates 50 years in existence.
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Hippocratic Oath Lives On At Wits Health Sciences
More than 600 students undertook a modified Hippocratic Oath on Friday the 27th 2017.
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PRICELESS SA Fiscal Policies Report Released
Priceless SA have released a new report entitled “Fiscal Policies for Population Health in South Africa”.
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Precision medicine attracts growing interest
Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience will kick off the first three-day short course on Precision Medicine in Africa, on the 19 of February 2017.
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Human Databases and Biobanks For the Common Good
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MBBCh Curriculum Review Report
The interim task team for the MBBCh curriculum review completed their report in December.
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Wits Alumnus leads the fight to stop Diabetes
Diabetes is emerging as a global health concern and at the helm of this wave of increased attention is a proud Witsie.
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School of Clinical Medicine gets Neonatologist as Assistant Head of School
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Santa Comes to Bara
Santa paid the paediatrics surgery ward of Chris Hani Baragwaneth Hospital an early visit.
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Biostatistician measures up as new Head of School of Public Health at Wits
Associate Professor Tobias Chirwa has been appointed as Head: School of Public Health effective from 01 February 2017.
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HIV vaccine fundi appointed Assistant Dean in Wits Health Sciences - See more at: https://www.wits.a
Professor Maria Papathanasopoulos has been appointed Assistant Dean: Research and Postgraduate Affairs in the Faculty of Health Sciences from January 2017.
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New Head of School for Oral Sciences
Dr Mbulaheni Simon Nemutandani joins Wits as CEO of the Wits Oral Health Centre and Head of the School of Oral Health Sciences as of 1 September 2016.
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2016 SAMRC Scientific Merit Awards
Congratulations to Professor Gavin Norton, and Professor Viness Pillay who were recently honoured with the Gold Scientific Achievement Award.
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New Research in Evolutionary Development of the Brain
New research collaboration has produced research challenging previously held views of human brain evolution.
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Discovery Foundation awards for Rising Stars
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The 2015 Health Sciences Research Awards Celebration
The annual event celebrates the outstanding achievements of researchers and Research Entities in the Faculty during the previous year.