School of Health Systems and Public Health at the University of Pretoria

Join us for the Pre-SHSPH Research Day: Research Entities Showcase!

Hosted by the School of Health Systems and Public Health, this exciting event will showcase the impactful work of our research entities, foster collaboration, and celebrate innovation in public health research.

Register here to join: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyl0M00t4D1xeBI674AU7TQaJMZXgaY5sgAOVDpEPNjjepWg/viewform

Professor Olalekan Ayo-Yusuf, Chair of the School of Health Systems and Public Health at the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Health Sciences, has been honoured with a 2026 World No To***co Day Award by the World Health Organization (WHO) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to global to***co control and public health advocacy.

The award was announced by the WHO on 19 May 2026 as part of its annual World No To***co Day recognition programme, which honours individuals and organisations from across the six WHO regions for exceptional efforts in advancing to***co control and reducing to***co-related harm.

Prof. Ayo-Yusuf was recognised in the WHO African Region category and was one of only two South Africans to receive the prestigious international honour this year. Read more on hsup.co.za

Join us for the School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH) Research Day 2026!

This year’s theme, “Reimagining the Public Health Landscape: From Discovery to Policy and Societal Impact,” will bring together researchers, academics, students, alumni, and public health professionals to engage on current public health challenges and innovations.

Register here: https://tv.louiscloete.com/registration-shsph-research-day-2026/

Mark your calendar! SHSPH Research Day – 02 July 2026

A day of innovation, insight, and impact in public health.

The Africa Centre for To***co Industry Monitoring and Policy Research (ATIM) has officially commenced its BETA face-to-face training in Lusaka, Zambia 🇿🇲.

This marks an important step in strengthening to***co control efforts across the continent, bringing together professionals committed to advancing public health.

Wishing all participants a productive and impactful training.

Don’t miss it - join here: https://gibs.zoom.us/j/93071730400

A proud moment!

Huge congratulations to Prof Olalekan Ayo-Yusuf on receiving the Silver Scientific Achievement Award at the SAMRC Scientific Merit Awards, which took place in March 2026 in Cape Town.

This recognition reflects your unwavering commitment to excellence and the impactful work you continue to do in advancing science in South Africa. Your dedication truly makes a difference!

Here is another success story from one of our graduates! Congratulations Thobeka!

Preparing for medicine through a public health lens For Thobeka Radebe, the decision to study medicine has been shaped by years of clinical practice, deep reflection, and a growing desire to understand health beyond the treatment room.

Prof Tiaan de Jager spoke with Newzroom Channel 405 about the rising malaria cases in Limpopo and what communities can do to stay safe. Malaria remains a serious health risk in parts of South Africa awareness and prevention are key.

Watch the full interview here

Malaria cases on the rise in Limpopo University Pretoria’s Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control says it's ready to support government programmes to curb the increase in Malaria cases in Lim...

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