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Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Stigma remains mental health’s silent crisis
Societal stigma around mental illnesses remains deeply entrenched. Individuals living with mental health conditions continue to face misunderstanding, marginalisation, and exclusion. Discrimination carries real world consequences for people...
Stellenbosch University
Primary care providers need stronger support to deliver mental health services
Primary healthcare practitioners lack the required resources They are overworked and insufficiently trained They must be empowered to deliver mental health services
Stellenbosch University
Prof Regan Solomons helps save lives of children with tuberculous meningitis
Prof Regan Solomons from the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health delivered his inaugural lecture on Tuesday 7 October 2025 His research focuses on reducing preventable deaths from tuberculous meningitis (TBM) in children He helps to...
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Stellenbosch University researcher leads HPV advocacy on world stage
Dr Robyn Adams of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Stellenbosch University has been named South Africa's ambassador to the International Papillomavirus Society. She joins an elite group of just 27 ambassadors worldwide...
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Look beyond stereotypes to truly include people with disabilities
If we truly want to include people with disabilities in all spheres of society, we must look beyond the stereotypes through which they are viewed and recognise their shared humanity and individual strengths. This was the call from experts...
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
New study highlights role of fathers’ drinking in foetal alcohol spectrum disorder
It's a well-known fact that foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in children is caused by mothers who drink during pregnancy. A team of international researchers — including contributors from Stellenbosch University (SU) — found that a...
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Theewaterskloof InReach: Multi-sector collaboration brings vital services to rural communities
Last week, partners from government, universities, and the public and private sectors descended on the Theewaterskloof sub-district to deliver health, wellness, and essential services to rural communities. The three-day InReach, held from...
Faculty of Science
New centre to advance drug discovery to address Africa’s healthcare needs
The Africa Centre for Therapeutic Innovation (ACTI) will fill a critical gap in South Africa and Africa’s drug discovery capabilities. The new centre will have a strong focus on interdisciplinary research with contributions from chemistry...