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Prof Kairinos aims to create the best Plastic and Reconstructive surgery unit on the continent	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9290	Prof Kairinos aims to create the best Plastic and Reconstructive surgery unit on the continent	FMHS Marketing & Communications / FGGW Bemarking & Kommunikasie – Jackie Pienaar-Brink	The expression on a patient’s face when you have finally done something for them that they thought was impossible, is perhaps the most satisfying part of his job.
Sport science wants to make a difference to humanity, says new department head	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9249	Sport science wants to make a difference to humanity, says new department head	FMHS Marketing & Communications / FGGW Bemarking & Kommunikasie – Tyrone August	In 1936, the German physician Ernst Jokl joined Stellenbosch University and established the first department of physical education in South Africa.
Three FMHS researcher-clinicians benefit from Discovery Awards	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9245	Three FMHS researcher-clinicians benefit from Discovery Awards	FMHS Marketing & Communications / FGGW Bemarking & Kommunikasie – Sue Segar	Three clinicians and researchers from SU's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences have received prestigious Discovery Foundation Awards for their work ranging from reproductive health to gynaecological oncology and rural mental health.
SA’s first robot-assisted total hysterectomies performed at Tygerberg Hospital	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9237	SA’s first robot-assisted total hysterectomies performed at Tygerberg Hospital	FMHS Marketing & Communications / FGGW Bemarking & Kommunikasie – Ilse Bigalke	The first robot-assisted total hysterectomy in South Africa was recently performed successfully by a team of surgical specialists from Tygerberg Hospital and Stellenbosch University’s (SU) Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS).
Suicide rates didn’t increase during pandemic	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9234	Suicide rates didn’t increase during pandemic	Corporate Communication & Marketing / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie & Bemarking [Alec Basson]	Many people anticipated a dramatic increase in suicide rates following the outbreak of Covid-19. But in fact, this has not been the case and most of the research published in academic journals points to either no change or a decrease in rates of suicide.
Pioneering study of TB in rhinos aids Kruger Park’s conservation efforts	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9231	Pioneering study of TB in rhinos aids Kruger Park’s conservation efforts	FMHS Marketing & Communications / FGGW Bemarking & Kommunikasie – Ilse Bigalke	The largest study ever to be conducted on a free-ranging population of rhinoceros, revealed that about one in every seven rhinos in the Kruger National Park (KNP) had evidence that they had been infected with Mycobacterium bovis (M. bovis).
Covid-19 greatly increases risk of complications and death for pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9225	Covid-19 greatly increases risk of complications and death for pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa	Adapted media statement by University of Pittsburgh	Pregnant women who are hospitalised with Covid-19 in sub-Saharan Africa are dying at a rate far greater than pregnant people without Covid-19 and non-pregnant people with Covid-19, according to a new multicenter study encompassing six African countries.
South Africa’s hunger problem is turning into a major health crisis	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9222	South Africa’s hunger problem is turning into a major health crisis	The Conversation - Irene Labuschagne*	One in ten South Africans go hungry every day. As a result malnutrition levels are high. Malnutrition has three simultaneous dimensions: undernourishment, micronutrient deficiencies and over-nutrition.
LEGO grant helps research enrich parenting in the digital age	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9216	LEGO grant helps research enrich parenting in the digital age	FMHS Marketing & Communications / FGGW Bemarking & Kommunikasie – Sue Segar	SU is to benefit from part of an £11 million grant from the LEGO Foundation for international research aimed at developing free parenting support throughout the world which could be a game changer in parenting.
National Child Protection Week: SA’s children deserve better	http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=9207	National Child Protection Week: SA’s children deserve better	Corporate Communication & Marketing / Korporatiewe Kommunikasie & Bemarking	In celebration of National Child Protection Week (29 May - 5 June), experts at Stellenbosch University argue in opinion pieces for the media that we need more than just policies, legislation and campaigns to protect South Africa’s children.