SU, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

The faculty, situated in Cape Town, South Africa, is 1 of 10 faculties at Stellenbosch University. Our vision is to be the leading health faculty in/for Africa.

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Could breast cancer treatment be personalised? Prof Anna-Mart Engelbrecht explores PROMISE, a proposed project to test medicines on mini-tumours before treatment.

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Africa’s vaccine coverage is stalling. SU’s Prof Charles Shey Wiysonge outlines five priorities.

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Congratulations to our 2026 FMHS Leadership Development Programme delegates, who developed skills in leadership, coaching, values and transformation.

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Could fridge-free vaccines expand access in Africa? SU experts explore the promise and challenges.

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Shelter alone cannot end entrenched homelessness. Dr Donald Skinner calls for housing, healthcare, job training and rehabilitation.

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Trichotillomania is not a bad habit. SU's Prof Rizwana Roomaney and Dan Jenkins highlight the need for understanding and informed care.

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Ending hunger takes more than technology. For World Food Day, SU experts highlight the need for collective action and inclusive, sustainable food systems.

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HIV incidence fell by 55% in rural KwaZulu-Natal between 2010 and 2024–25, but progress has stalled since 2019, a new study involving SU researchers reveals.

Read more: https://t.co/b3FcizO9RN
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H.O.P.E. means "Hold on, pain ends."

During Mental Health Awareness Month, SU's Prof Lizette Rabe puts hope in focus in her News24 opinion piece.

Read: https://t.co/DQefBilYre

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HeartWorks 2026 brings art and biomedical science together, as SU students explore new ways of understanding the human body.

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Prof Christine Lochner explains how social media comparisons may affect self-worth and mental health.

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Young South Africans need mental health support before a crisis. SU's Prof Bronwyne Coetzee and colleagues highlight how the school-based EASE-SA programme can help.

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Trevor Noah opens up about mental health. Prof Laila Asmal shows why lived experience matters in Dr Florence de Vries' article.

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A new IOC statement, co-authored by SU's Prof Leslie Swartz, calls for a whole-system approach to elite athletes' mental health.

Read the full article: https://t.co/nfiM09n56N
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Congratulations to FMHS's Dr Willie Visser on his election as DSSA President! His contributions to skin cancer research, dermatology education and care for patients with skin of colour continue to make an impact.

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We congratulate our HBV Research Team in the Division of Infectious Diseases on receiving a HEPSANET Award at COLDA 2026, recognising their contribution to hepatitis B research in Africa.

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FMHS students are invited to join an interactive discussion that brings together different perspectives, experiences and cultures.

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Our FMHS colleagues joined Stef du Plessis to reflect on the unwritten rules that shape how we work, connect and support one another. Because small actions can make a big difference.
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Meaningful change starts with listening and working together.

SU's 14th Annual Community Partnership Function celebrated the people and partnerships turning learning into real community impact.
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The Department of Nursing and Midwifery hosted a transformative engagement event at Tygerberg Campus on 2 October 2026, under the inspiring theme, “Empowered Nurses Save Lives.” #TygerMaties #FMHS