Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

🌟 Here is the incredible story of healthcare outreach in the heart of South Africa’s Central Karoo! Witness how Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, The University of the Western Cape , and Africa20twenty are changing lives by bringing essential medical and dental care to rural communities. From restoring sight to improving access to critical services, this inspiring video captures the true impact of collaboration and dedication. #HealthcareAccess #CataractSurgery #MedicalOutreach #StellenboschUniversity #Africa20Twenty #CentralKaroo #CommunityHealthcare #DentalCare #MedicalEducation #InReach https://lnkd.in/dZPjPJd3

📚 In a meaningful step toward healing, Stellenbosch University presented “Landscapes of Dispossession – Stories of Hardekraaltjie Cemetery as Told by People from Tiervlei-Ravensmead” to the Ravensmead community this week. The landmark book, part of SU's visual redress and restitution project, captures the untold stories of Hardekraaltjie Cemetery - where over 700 ancestors rest beneath the ground where SU’s Tygerberg Campus and Tygerberg Hospital are now situated. Through 29 moving accounts from descendants, it preserves the precious memories of the Tiervlei-Ravensmead community who were later displaced under apartheid. The university is ensuring these stories reach wider audiences by distributing copies to local libraries and schools. More than just a book - it's a bridge between past and present, recognizing a community whose history was nearly erased. Available now at local bookstores and jacana.co.za 🌱 Read more: https://lnkd.in/ddX_kEwx #HardekraaltjieCemetery #Tiervlei #Ravensmead #Heritage #Remembrance #Restitution #VisualRedress

Stellenbosch University just hosted the continent's first-ever Springer Nature Inclusive Health Research Awards. Top global health equity researchers gathered to celebrate groundbreaking work in inclusive health. As Helen Jensen from Springer Nature says: "African research and communities are integral to transformative science for positive global change." 👏 Exciting news 🌟 Launch of a new Inclusive Health Research Network, connecting researchers worldwide. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dr9Gaiq3 #GlobalHealth #AfricanResearch #HealthEquity #Research #Inclusivity #InclusiveResearch Lynn Hendricks Sibusiso Moyo Nico C Gey van Pittius Therese Fish

Congratulations to Dr Caitlin Uren, who has been selected to join the prestigious South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS)! Dr Uren, a TB researcher at Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, is leading crucial research in TB pharmacogenetics to understand why patients metabolize TB drugs differently. Her work aims to improve treatment outcomes for TB patients across Africa. "I'm not going to do something that is not going to be of benefit to the community. In my opinion, that's what science should always aim to do." - Dr Uren Read more: https://lnkd.in/dMgvTFKS #WomenInScience #TBResearch #TBpharmacokinetics #Healthcare

The Nobel in Africa Series brought world-leading cardiovascular experts to Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Professors Juleen R. Zierath (Karolinska Institutet) and Peter Libby (Harvard Medical School) shared groundbreaking insights on cardiovascular disease and diabetes research at our Biomedical Research Institute. This marks another milestone in our commitment to addressing health challenges in low- and middle-income countries. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d4VcTbDb #NobelInAfrica #CardiovascularResearch #FMHS #StellenboschUniversity #diabetes

Tune in to the latest BBC Health Check podcast to hear the groundbreaking story of our Dean, Professor Elmi Muller, on pioneering HIV-positive to HIV-positive kidney transplants. Her words say it all: "We want HIV-positive people to be equally included in our transplant programs as any other patient." Don't miss this inspiring discussion on equality and medical innovation!

Support Save7's Fundraiser for Tamzyn’s Cornea Transplant! Tamzyn, a 19-year-old medical student, recently lost her vision in one eye due to a rare injury. With a cornea transplant, she could regain her sight and look forward to life’s milestones with clarity. We’re aiming to raise R100,000 to fund her surgery. Your donation can make all the difference—help bring Tamzyn’s dreams into focus! https://lnkd.in/ddJbMTiJ (Donations are eligible for a Section 18A certificate upon request.)

Our Prof Anna-Mart Engelbrecht sheds light on the complexities of treating breast cancer and discusses how precision medicine offers promising new approaches. By tailoring treatments to a patient's unique genetic makeup, precision medicine paves the way for more effective therapies and fewer side effects. Exciting advancements in this area are transforming cancer care, offering hope for improved outcomes. #BreastCancerAwareness #TygerMaties #SUHealthSciences Read more: https://lnkd.in/esCpPF2H

Meet the new Department of Health Professions Education (DHPE)! 🎓 A major step forward in the future of health professions education has been made at our school by transforming the Centre for Health Professions Education into a department. 🌟 Exciting times ahead for DHPE as they continue leading in education excellence! #SUHealthSciences #DHPE #TransformativeLearning #Excellence

Today we celebrate a groundbreaking advancement in organ transplantation research, highlighted by the recent U.S. study showing that kidney transplants between people with HIV are safe. Our Dean, Prof Elmi Muller, who pioneered this practice, shared her insights in an editorial, predicting this study will have "far-reaching effects" globally. Her leadership continues to push the boundaries of fairness and equality for individuals living with HIV. A big step forward for medicine and humanity! #OrganDonation #SUHealthSciences #HIVResearch https://lnkd.in/d4_skcED