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Friday, 22 June 2018
Volunteers see need through new eyes

The Students Health and Welfare Centres Organisation’s (SHAWCO) 750 km health tour to celebrate the organisation’s 75th anniversary was an unforgettable experience for the volunteers – and the communities they treated.

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Publication Date:
Thursday, May 10, 2018 - 08:30
A Website and App for the Deaf

Fourth-year medical students Banele Mhlongo and Vuma Mthembu are developing an app that they are hoping will improve the lives of deaf patients using healthcare facilities – and their understanding of common diseases.

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Publication Date:
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 - 15:00
Work starts on state-of-the-art Neuroscience Centre at Groote Schuur Hospital

The Centre will be a hub for neuro-clinical disciplines at Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town’s cutting-edge neuroscience research programme

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Publication Date:
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 - 08:30
First Fruits of Fogarty HIV-TB training programme

The Fogarty HIV-associated TB Training Program ((HATTP) has begun bearing fruit, having provided training opportunities to six postgraduates since being launched in September 2017.

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Publication Date:
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 - 08:15

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Centre of excellence

Established over 100 years ago in 1912, the Faculty is the oldest medical school in sub-Saharan Africa, and the top-rated on the continent. With a stellar reputation in education and research we were ranked 48th in the 2014 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

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The Faculty of Health Sciences research enterprise aims to advance and encourage excellent research, in the context of the vision and mission of the Faculty and of the University of Cape Town. We lead high-quality research programmes, train future research leaders, and provide advice and counsel to health organisations around the world.

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To be "an outstanding teaching and research Faculty, educating for life and addressing the challenges facing our society. Within this, we recognize our historical context and our location in Africa, and strive to play an active developmental role in the cultural, economic, political, scientific and social environment of South Africa and the African continent".

It takes hard work and dedication to become a competent caring health practitioner and scientist, but the rewards are tremendous. If you are passionate about positively impacting the health and life of others, then UCT's Faculty of Health Sciences is the place for you.
Professor Bongani Mayosi
Dean: Faculty of Health Sciences

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