Hearty congratulations to Dr Bianca Moffett and Dr Jacques du Toit for well-deserved recognition as Wits University Covid-19 Heroes! This acknowledgement recognised their efforts with Hlayisekani and other Covid-19 readiness and outreach programmes to protect the rural communities of Bushbuckridge, in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa. Read about Bianca and Jacques’
News
VAPAR adapts its process
Supporting CHWs to connect with communities in rural South Africa during COVID-19
Conversation article by Dr Ryan Wagner on traditional healers and their access to PPE
https://theconversation.com/traditional-healers-in-south-africa-are-exposed-to-infection-but-few-can-get-protective-gear-155412
Breaking news – Pedzisai Ndagurwa got his PhD
Dr Pedzisai Ndagurwa was conferred his PhD in person at Wits on Monday the 14th December. This was the only in person graduation at Wits this year. Dr Ngadurwa, who runs our SAPRIN annual updates, obtained his PhD through the Department of Demography and Population Studies at Wits University, the
CARTA @ 10 Scientific Conference
CARTA fellows and graduates will come together in a virtual Scientific Conference scheduled for 03-04 December 2020 to present and discuss their research work. The audience will have a chance to hear about the presenters’ work in health systems and non-communicable diseases, ageing, sexual and reproductive health rights, infectious diseases,
Awards
The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health recently announced Kathleen Kahn as a recipient of the 2020 Alumni Award of Merit. Kathy, who received her Masters in Public Health from Harvard in 1988, was recognized for her outstanding career and contributions in public health in South Africa and abroad
Rural doctors gather online to share knowledge
During a time of physical disconnection, video conferencing has created a virtual space for people to gather and share knowledge in ways previously not considered. In the spirit of strengthening rural health systems, Dr Jacques du Toit from the MRC/Wits-Agincourt Research Unit organised a webinar in collaboration with the Rural
Congratulations on your PhD, Kirsten!
Kirsten Rowe is a medical doctor from Cape Town, South Africa with a passion for global mental and neurological health. She was recently awarded her doctorate at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom where she studied as a Rhodes scholar. Most of her PhD data was collected at
Congratulations Kathy! 2020 Alumni Award, Harvard T.H Chan School of Public Health
The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health recently announced Kathleen Kahn as a recipient of the 2020 Alumni Award of Merit. Kathy, who received her Masters in Public Health from Harvard in 1988, was recognized for her outstanding career and contributions in public health in South Africa and abroad
Passing of Prof Peter Byass, MRC/Wits-Agincourt Unit collaborator and friend
A colleague and a dear friend to many in the MRC/Wits-Agincourt Unit, Prof Peter Byass sadly passed away unexpectedly on the 16th August 2020 at his home in the UK. We all feel heartsore for his wife, Margaret and their three sons and their families. Not only did Peter work