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Universities and Western Cape Government join hands to clear patient waiting lists in Central Karoohttp://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10865Universities and Western Cape Government join hands to clear patient waiting lists in Central KarooFMHS Marketing & CommunicationsSU and UWC are collaborating with the Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness and other partners on a groundbreaking initiative to address the backlog in cataract surgeries and dental services in the Garden Route and Central Karoo.
SU Professor appointed director of global vaccine research networkhttp://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10853SU Professor appointed director of global vaccine research networkFMHS Marketing & CommunicationsProfessor Samantha Sampson, a renowned tuberculosis (TB) researcher from Stellenbosch University (SU), has been appointed as the Director of the VALIDATE Network.
Special outreach to promote child healthhttp://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10848Special outreach to promote child healthWestern Cape Government Health and WellbeingA sticker on your forehead, jumping on one leg or given a chance to marvel at your disposable gloves – everything has been put in place to make a unique health outreach to vulnerable children go smoothly.
Casual Day: Equitable job opportunities, healthcare services for persons with disabilitieshttp://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10842Casual Day: Equitable job opportunities, healthcare services for persons with disabilitiesCorporate Communication and Marketing/Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en BemarkingInclusive employment opportunities and comprehensive healthcare services for persons with disabilities must be prioritised.
Prof Nando Ferreira helps transform the lives of individuals with severe limb injurieshttp://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10838Prof Nando Ferreira helps transform the lives of individuals with severe limb injuriesCorporate Communication and Marketing/Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en BemarkingProf Nando Ferreira's work on limb reconstruction helps to transform the lives of individuals with severe limb injuries or deformities and to set new standards in orthopaedic care.
Making breastfeeding at work, work, makes societies work http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10819Making breastfeeding at work, work, makes societies work Lisanne du Plessis & Lynette DanielsEvery effort must be made to ensure that women have access to breastfeeding support at work and in all other environments.
SU shines at 2024 NRF Awardshttp://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10820SU shines at 2024 NRF AwardsCorporate Communication and Marketing/Korporatiewe Kommunikasie en BemarkingFour researchers and two centres at Stellenbosch University received National Research Foundation (NRF) Awards in 2024.
Mpox outbreak in Africa was neglected – it could now turn into the next global pandemichttp://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10822Mpox outbreak in Africa was neglected – it could now turn into the next global pandemicThe ConversationThe mpox outbreak in Africa is yet another example of how infectious diseases perceived to be “someone else’s problem”, and affecting mainly poor, developing countries, may suddenly pose unexpected global threats.
It’s time to play ball with South African women’s rugby http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10812It’s time to play ball with South African women’s rugby Jocelyn SolomonsAs we celebrate Women’s Month, we should also reflect on the strides our women rugby players are making and the different challenges they face.
Empowering her future and paving the path to gender equality http://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=10813Empowering her future and paving the path to gender equality Stefani du ToitAs we celebrate the progress made towards gender transformation in society, we must also commit to challenging the stereotypes that confine men and women to outdated roles, hindering our progress towards a truly equal society.