Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Stellenbosch University

Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Stellenbosch University We strive towards the attainment of Health for All through excellent training, research and service

Family Medicine is the division responsible for the holistic medical care of individuals within the context of their families and the community. The division of Family Medicine and Primary Care puts emphasis on a patient-centred approach to primary care in its teaching, based on a firm foundation of biomedical science and clinical skills. The research activities of the division focus on the development of quality primary care within a district health system, and to develop innovative teaching methods in the health sciences.

We are preparing for the WONCA World Conference 2027 and yesterday had a meeting of our International Advisory Group. Th...
16/09/2026

We are preparing for the WONCA World Conference 2027 and yesterday had a meeting of our International Advisory Group. Thanks to Dora Bernal (IberoAmericana), Aileen Espina (Asia Pacific), Nina Monteiro (Europe), Kim Yu (North America) and Klaus von Pressentin, Lucille Potts and Bob Mash from the SA South African Academy of Family Physicians - SAAFP

A fantastic week of networking, new ideas, celebration and strategic plans for taking family medicine forwards in Afric...
14/09/2026

A fantastic week of networking, new ideas, celebration and strategic plans for taking family medicine forwards in Africa. At Primafamed and World Organization of Family Doctors - WONCA Regional Conference in Gabarone.

Tumi Thulo one of our MPhil graduates received a prize for best poster at the World Organization of Family Doctors - WON...
12/09/2026

Tumi Thulo one of our MPhil graduates received a prize for best poster at the World Organization of Family Doctors - WONCA Africa Regional conference. She works as a primary care nurse in Guateng, South Africa. Congratulations!

Prof Louis Jenkins (Stell), Dr Ts'epo Motsohi (Stell) and Prof Mergan Naidoo (UKZN) ran an engaging and informative work...
11/09/2026

Prof Louis Jenkins (Stell), Dr Ts'epo Motsohi (Stell) and Prof Mergan Naidoo (UKZN) ran an engaging and informative workshop on developing work-based assessments and entrustable professional activities for colleagues from various countries at the WONCA Africa 2026 Conference in Gaborone, Botswana.

Christian Lokotola, Sheron Forgus and Mandisa Tenego each gave excellent and meaningful presentations during the climate...
10/09/2026

Christian Lokotola, Sheron Forgus and Mandisa Tenego each gave excellent and meaningful presentations during the climate change and primary care track.

Great collaboration at the WONCA Africa 2026 Conference in Gaborone, between Family Medicine colleagues from the Univers...
10/09/2026

Great collaboration at the WONCA Africa 2026 Conference in Gaborone, between Family Medicine colleagues from the Universities of Stellenbosch, Cape Town and Namibia. Klaus Von Pressentin, Michael Pather, Sedi Namane, Jan Kunene, and Louis Jenkins.

10/09/2026

What are the true roles of the family doctor in the primary health care team? 🌍🩺

This is one of the most critical discussions shaping the future of global medicine. Within any primary healthcare team, the family physician is much more than a direct care provider—they act as the cornerstone, coordinator, and leader who bridges the gap between patients, specialists, and community health resources.

By working shoulder-to-shoulder with nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals, family doctors ensure that care is continuous, holistic, and patient-centred.

💡 How is your team redefining primary care? Share your perspective in the comments below! 👇

World Organization of Family Doctors - WONCA

Prof. Bob Mash delivered the first plenary address at the WONCA Africa 2026 Conference in Gaborone, Botswana, focusing ...
10/09/2026

Prof. Bob Mash delivered the first plenary address at the WONCA Africa 2026 Conference in Gaborone, Botswana, focusing on climate change and planetary health.

His presentation explored the growing impact of climate change on health and the critical role of primary health care and family medicine in building healthier, more resilient and sustainable communities across Africa.

Huge congratulations to Ts'epo Motsohi who graduated with his PhD today from university of Cape Town.
09/09/2026

Huge congratulations to Ts'epo Motsohi who graduated with his PhD today from university of Cape Town.

We completed the last SWAT training on workplace based assessment for 2026. This time we had participation from medicine...
06/09/2026

We completed the last SWAT training on workplace based assessment for 2026. This time we had participation from medicine, microbiology, obstetrics, ENT, anaesthetics, psychiatry, gastroenterology, and rheumatology, Thanks to Sa'ad Lahri, Liesl de Waard and Bob Mash for facilitating and the South African Academy of Family Physicians - SAAFP for coordinating.

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Family Medicine And Primary Care, Faculty Of Medicine And Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, PO Box 241
Cape Town
8000

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Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

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+27219389620

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