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Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Faculty Charter
The Faculty Charter is a pledge to create inclusive, fair and friendly environments in every aspect of our daily interactions. It is intended to serve as a guide for our behaviour and an instrument to assist in holding us accountable for...
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Stellenbosch University scientists respond to Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda
Stellenbosch University scientists are supporting the Ebola response in the DRC and Uganda, with Prof Jean B. Nachega serving on the Africa CDC Emergency Consultative Group to help guide continental response strategies. The outbreak is...
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
New SAMRC/SUN Preeclampsia Research Unit to tackle life-threatening pregnancy condition
The SAMRC has established a new Extramural Research Unit at Stellenbosch University, led by Prof Catherine Cluver, to advance research on preeclampsia, a major cause of maternal and neonatal deaths worldwide. The unit builds on over a...
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Early birth safer for mother and baby in high blood pressure pregnancies
A major Cochrane review found that planned early birth after 34 weeks in women with high blood pressure nearly halves serious maternal complications and reduces the risk of stillbirth. The analysis of 3,491 women across multiple countries...
Stellenbosch University
People with Down syndrome must be included in conversations about their healthcare
People with Down syndrome value relational, respectful and person-centred healthcare. Frequently excluded from conversations about their own healthcare. Important to incorporate voices, lived experiences of people with Down syndrome and...
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Strijdom to lead biomedical sciences with focus on excellence, compassion and innovation
Prof Hans Strijdom has been appointed Executive Head of Biomedical Sciences, aiming to build on the department’s strong foundation through three core pillars: excellence, compassion and self-accountability. He plans closer alignment with...