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Media release

New research project aims to transform tuberculosis diagnosis with AI-powered technology

A new research project will combine fingerstick blood testing with artificial intelligence (AI) technology to improve tuberculosis (TB) detection in settings...
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Academic Renewal Mini Symposium

Medicine and health

Impact of programme renewal showcased along the pillars of self, community, and health systems

Following the success of last year’s event, the office of the FMHS Vice Dean: Learning and Teaching hosted the Annual Academic Renewal Mini Symposium in May...

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Refugee symposium

Events

From one war to another: SU hosts conversation on refugees and migrants

After fleeing violence, persecution and trauma in their home countries, many asylum seekers encounter new challenges in South Africa – shaped by xenophobia...

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A group of African migrants on the move with the backs to the camera.

Opinion and features

World Refugee Day: Showing solidarity with refugees in South Africa

South Africa has hosted refugees and asylum seekers for over three decades, providing many with an opportunity to rebuild their lives. Sadly, this legacy of...

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brain science

Medicine and health

SU secures EDCTP grant to advance rapid diagnostic test for childhood TB meningitis

Stellenbosch University (SU) has been awarded a substantial grant from the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) to support...

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Medicine and health

Clinicians point to systemic barriers behind schizophrenia relapse

Schizophrenia relapse is a common and troubling reality in South Africa, with approximately one in three people living with the condition experiencing a...

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Ebola-Response

Medicine and health

Global experts, led by SU, outline urgent response to Ebola outbreak

In response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, scientists from Stellenbosch University (SU) have collaborated...

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