UCT Faculty of Health Sciences

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Over 100 years ago, the Faculty of Health Sciences opened the doors of its campus on the slopes of Devil's Peak in Cape Town. In the years that followed, the Faculty has been home to a number of experts in their medical and scientific fields - and a remarkable array of achievements, from the first heart transplant to major advances in finding a vaccine for TB.

Join the conversation shaping the future of healthcare in Africa. 🌍The Pan-African Health Sciences initiative invites yo...
03/09/2026

Join the conversation shaping the future of healthcare in Africa. 🌍

The Pan-African Health Sciences initiative invites you to a thought-provoking lecture and panel discussion on “Enhancing our healthcare systems to better serve Africa’s healthcare needs.”

Featuring keynote speaker Prof Sheila Tlou, former Minister of Health of Botswana, alongside a distinguished panel of healthcare experts.

đź“… 10 September 2026
đź•  17:30 - 19:30
đź“Ť Neuroscience Institute Auditorium
🎓 CPD accredited | In-person only

All are welcome. RSVP via the link below:
https://bit.ly/4h7KK1N

🎓 Applications are open for CHPEP 2026!The Department of Higher Education, in collaboration with Higher Health, invites ...
02/09/2026

🎓 Applications are open for CHPEP 2026!

The Department of Higher Education, in collaboration with Higher Health, invites students to join the Civic and Health Peer Education Programme (CHPEP) 2026 — a four-day online programme covering Civic Education, Gender-Based Violence, Mental Health, Sexual Reproductive Health, Disability Education, and Alcohol and Substance Abuse.

âś… Earn an NQF Level 5 qualification
âś… Gain peer education and leadership skills
âś… Walk away with six instant certificates
âś… Build real community engagement experience

Requirements: Grade 9 – PhD qualification, certified copy of ID, stamped and signed proof of registration.

📅 Programme dates: 7–11 September 2026 | Online Learning Platform
⏰ Applications close 5 September 2026

Be empowered to promote wellbeing, support your peers, and drive positive change in your community. Don't miss this opportunity — apply before applications close!

👉 APPLY HERE: https://bit.ly/4qMOQ2C

INVITATION: The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) invites you to the next inaugural lecture in the University of Cape Tow...
31/08/2026

INVITATION: The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) invites you to the next inaugural lecture in the University of Cape Town Inaugural Lecture series.

Professor Mushi Matjila will deliver his inaugural lecture titled "Navigating growth through the support of others: From Kiss-ing in the Placental Bed, through to Research Policy and Placenta Mediated Disorders​" on Thursday, 17 September 2026, at 17:30 SAST at the New Learning Centre Lecture Theatre, Anatomy Building, Faculty of Health Sciences.

Read more here:
https://health.uct.ac.za/events/uct-inaugural-lecture-professor-mushi-matjila

To register your attendance either in-person or online, visit:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/fks7R7LMY2

Advance your skills in forensic investigation with two hands-on short courses (in-person or online):🗓️ 08 September 2026...
27/08/2026

Advance your skills in forensic investigation with two hands-on short courses (in-person or online):

🗓️ 08 September 2026 — Introduction to Death Scene Investigations & Fingerprinting:
Gain the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to respond to death scenes, identify critical evidence, and apply fingerprint analysis in forensic identification. Ideal for forensic pathology officers, aspiring investigators, and anyone looking to build expertise in crime scene investigation and fingerprinting techniques.

🗓️ 09 September 2026 — Forensic Photography:
Learn the theory and practical skills to effectively photograph and investigate death scenes — from DSLR camera operation and lighting/distance/angle settings to photo editing and enhancement.

đź“Ś Apply now for one or both courses:

đź”— Death Scene Investigations & Fingerprinting:
Register: https://form.jotform.com/243124803801548
More info: https://health.uct.ac.za/continuing-education-unit/events/introduction-death-scene-investigations-fingerprinting

đź”— Forensic Photography:
Register: https://www.jotform.com/form/243112371166549
More info: https://health.uct.ac.za/continuing-education-unit/events/forensic-photography

📧 Contact: [email protected]

📢 Register for our Buffer Burnout: Compassion Training for Healthcare Providers course starting 1 September 2026This is ...
27/08/2026

📢 Register for our Buffer Burnout: Compassion Training for Healthcare Providers course starting 1 September 2026

This is a 4-week compassion training programme designed for healthcare professionals seeking evidence-based tools to mitigate psychosocial stress and burnout. The course develops both self directed and relational compassion as core professional capacities rather than optional personal virtues.

Apply now:
Registration link: https://form.jotform.com/261582032098558
More information: https://health.uct.ac.za/continuing-education-unit/buffer-burnout-compassion-training-healthcare-providers

Contact [email protected]

As we wrap up Women's Month, today we celebrate Erin Lombard, Head of Women’s Health at SHAWCO Health (UCT), who is youn...
27/08/2026

As we wrap up Women's Month, today we celebrate Erin Lombard, Head of Women’s Health at SHAWCO Health (UCT), who is young and already making a meaningful impact on women’s healthcare, long before qualifying as a doctor.

Now in her fifth year of the MBChB programme, Erin leads initiatives that bring preventive healthcare to women who too often face barriers to accessing essential services.

Through SHAWCO Health’s volunteer-led clinics in Hout Bay, Tambo and through its partnership with Scalabrini, she helps coordinate cervical cancer screening, follow-up care, health promotion initiatives, and volunteer support.

One of her proudest achievements has been expanding access to Pap smear screening while introducing more evidence-based approaches to cervical cancer prevention across SHAWCO’s clinics. But for Erin, healthcare extends beyond treating illness. It is also about advocacy, leadership and building systems that create lasting change.

This Women’s Month, we celebrate Erin and the many young women in health sciences who are already creating change in their communities.

Read more here: https://mg.co.za/2026-08-05-erin-lombard/

In commemoration of Women’s Month, today we spotlight a woman who leads with purpose, on the field, in healthcare and be...
21/08/2026

In commemoration of Women’s Month, today we spotlight a woman who leads with purpose, on the field, in healthcare and beyond.

Dr Insaaf Levy (MBChB Class of 2025) is the first qualified medical doctor to represent the senior Springbok Women rugby team.

In May 2026, she represented South Africa at the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup in Nairobi, Kenya, where the Springbok Women secured their fifth consecutive title, defeating hosts Kenya 35–20 in the final.

Dr Levy’s journey is a powerful reminder that women can pursue excellence across disciplines, break boundaries and bring their unique strengths into every space they occupy.

Read more here: https://modernathlete.co.za/2026/05/dr-insaaf-levy-springbok-women-doctor/

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