@UCTHealthSci

Igniting agency for a just and inclusive society based on health equity.

 Cape Town, South Africa
health.uct.ac.za/
Joined May 2012
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@heala_SAApr 15
Lots of packaged food is unhealthy and contains high amounts of salt, sugar and fat. We need front-of-package warning labels to protect our health. Sign The Petition!

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🖍@feziledhlamini_Apr 19
Cyril gave one of his best international speeches here. The West must be fuming.
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UCT Research@UCT_ResearchJan 22
.@UCT_news is celebrating being ranked 75th globally for Medical and Health and in the top 100 for Social Sciences and Education Studies in the latest @timeshighered World University Rankings by Subject. @UCTHealthSci @ucthumanities #THEunirankings #UCTRankings
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The streaming link for Professor Alan Davidson's inaugural lecture is now available: bit.ly/4eUMmcF. Steaming begins at 17:30 SAST.
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Learn how to support people in distress with our online Psychological First Aid course. 🗓 25 July 2025 | 📷 09h00–15h00 | 📷 Register: form.jotform.com/25113274498… [email protected]
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Join us for our third faculty inaugural lecture of the year. 📢 Professor Alan Davidson, will deliver his inaugural lecture titled "It takes a team: Advancing paediatric oncology through collaborative care". 👉 Register your attendance now: forms.office.com/r/Z8wS0BSRW…
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@UCT_news29 May 2025
UCT graduate Gilad Shorer is the only South African among 95 scholars selected globally for the Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme this year. Read more: qr.link/ACRFz6
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Join us for an engaging event that delves into the vital connection between research and medicine Guided by two distinguished keynote speakers—Dr Simon Le Roux and Dr Sharief Hendricks RSVP here: bit.ly/43ybm46
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The streaming link for the Jacky Van Wyk Inaugural Lecture is now available: bit.ly/4kh95RS Steaming begins at 18:00 SAST.
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📢 UCT is hiring a Deputy Dean: Research (5-year contract, Full Time) in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Lead strategy, drive innovation, and shape impactful research. 🗓 Apply by 25 May 2025 🔗 uct.ac.za/staff/general-vaca… Ref: ID1081 #UCT #AcademicJobs #ResearchLeadership
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Reminder to register for UCT’s Inaugural Lecture with Professor Jacky Van Wyk Topic: Grounded in Context, Growing for Impact Date: 29 May 2025 Time: 18:00 SAST Venue: Health Sciences Campus, UCT Join the discussion and Register Now forms.office.com/r/skKizjXya…
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📢 Join us for Prof. Jacky Van Wyk's UCT Inaugural Lecture: "Grounded in Context, Growing for Impact" 📷 29 May 2025 | 📷 New Learning Centre, Health Sciences Campus 📷 Register: #UCTInauguralLecture #UCTHealthSciences #HealthEducation
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In the wake of #nationalimmunizationweek we focus on the work of @VACFA1 : an organisation at @UCT_news that prides itself on serving as the bridge between research and translation. @UCT_Research news.uct.ac.za/news/research…

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.

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Would you have guessed that couple communication plays a critical role with managing type 2 diabetes? According to recent research good communication between two partners improves self-diabetes management, which improves overall health outcomes. news.uct.ac.za/article/-2025…

Effective couple communication alters diabetes care, health outcomes

Good communication between two partners improves self-diabetes management, which improves overall health outcomes.

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Congratulations to Emerita Prof Valerie Mizrahi who was elected to the @americanacad, announced last night! amacad.org/new-members-2025 @UCTIDM @UCT_news @UCT_Research
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UCT Health Sciences retweeted
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@UCT_news7 Apr 2025
“Having an open mind and an open heart is so important. Be willing to learn from others and take on new perspectives.” - Omphile Vilakazi, MBChB in Medicine & Surgery student. Share your #MondayMotivation with us.
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The Faculty of Health Sciences will be hosting its annual Open Day on Saturday, 12 April 2025 on our campus in Anzio Road, Observatory. Dr Kerrin Begg, the Deputy Dean for Undergraduate Education, invites you. Register here: forms.office.com/r/SZnteykbs… – at Cape Town, South Africa
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📢 Join us for the PGHSSC Meet & Greet! 🎉 📅 Friday, 04 April 2025 📍 Barnard Fuller Building – MAC Club ⏰ 4 PM until late Meet your council, connect with fellow students, and enjoy free food & drinks! Don’t miss out on this exciting evening! #UCTHealthSciences #MeetAndGreet
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UCT Health Sciences retweeted
Spotlight@SpotlightNSP28 Mar 2025
LEADING KILLER | While TB is curable, diagnosing and treating it can be tricky. In this week's newsletter, we focus on the centuries-old TB bacteria: shorturl.at/UoDc5 Join our mailing list: shorturl.at/Ntzoa
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The streaming link for Professor Mignon McCulloch's Inaugural Lecture is now available: bit.ly/prof-mcculloch-lectur… Streaming begins at 17:30.
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