Frissiano Honwana, PhD

Biostatistician🧩 | Epidemiology & Biostatistics | School of Public Health | University of Cape Town
Interests: Football ⚽️ & Combat Sports🥋🥊

[FIFA World Cup @FIFAWorldCup]

🇿🇦 South Africa have qualified for the Round of 32!

#FIFAWorldCup

[Bafana Bafana @BafanaBafana]

Bafana Bafana enter the history books as they progress to the next round of the FIFA World Cup for the first time ever thanks to a Thapelo Maseko goal in the 2nd half

#BafanaPride #BafanaBafana #FIFAWorldCup

[CAF @CAF_Online]

Round of 32, here comes South Africa. 🇿🇦

Africa marches on in the #FIFAWorldCup. ✊🌍

[UCT Epi & Biostats @EpiBiostats_UCT]

Please join the School of Public Health for the noon meeting seminar presented by Dr Thokozile Malaba from the Division of Epi & Biostats. Meeting presented in person and online.
Online link: https://t.co/46peFdwU2l
@UCT_SPH

[UCT Epi & Biostats @EpiBiostats_UCT]

This week we joined UCT StatsGeeks Society for a talk introducing undergrads to Biostats. We shared insights into what we do and what makes our work rewarding. We love contributing to growing the next gen of biostatisticians and data-driven scientists at UCT! @UCT_SPH @UCT_news

[UCT Epi & Biostats @EpiBiostats_UCT]

🌍World TB Day: Community Wellness Outreach
To mark World TB Day, the Division of Epi & Biostats delivered food parcels to TB TUTT beneficiaries at Gugulethu TB Clinic, alongside TB education, screening, and community outreach with the UCT Lung Institute
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[UCT Epi & Biostats @EpiBiostats_UCT]

🔍New insights on hyperglycaemia in pregnancy (HIP) in Africa
📈The prevalence of adverse outcomes related to HIP remains high
📌We need earlier screening, improved access to care, and context‑appropriate clinical guidelines
👉🏿Read the article here: https://t.co/V2TStpZj3G

[UCT Epi & Biostats @EpiBiostats_UCT]

💯 Quiz afternoon, Public Health style! 🧪 We had a great time getting to know our MPH/MSc Epi & Biostats students at our Public Health-themed quiz social event. #quiz #PublicHealth #MPH #MSC
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[UCT Epi & Biostats @EpiBiostats_UCT]

Last week our division partnered with Central Library to introduce high school students to public health. Learners explored the role of an epidemiologist and took part in an outbreak investigation game. Thanks to Central Library and everyone who joined!
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[Frissiano Honwana, PhD @frissiano]

@NC_Renic

[UCT Epi & Biostats @EpiBiostats_UCT]

Don’t miss our two in-person upcoming R workshops next week!
Multiple imputation with R:
🔗 https://t.co/92D6DCdYB5
📅 Weds, March 25
🕛 11:00 - 14:00
🧑🏾‍💻 Advanced

Group summaries and comparisons with R:
🔗 https://t.co/bVMwLlZ4FR
📅 Fri, March 27
🕛 11:00 - 14:00
🧑🏾‍💻 Beginner

[UCT Epi & Biostats @EpiBiostats_UCT]

Interested in performing statistical inference?

📊 Upcoming R workshop👇🏼
🔗 Link: https://t.co/5Fhf0rYekS

📅 Fri, March 13
🕛 10:00-13:00
📍 In-person

#UCTPublicHealth #RStats #Biostatistics #DataScience
@UCT_news @UCT_SPH @UCTHealthSci @uct_bmhsl

[UCT Epi & Biostats @EpiBiostats_UCT]

Interested in learning how to perform longitudinal data analysis using R?

📊 Upcoming R workshop👇
🔗Link: https://t.co/3XD7oILemH

📅 Wed, March 11
🕛 10:00-13:00
📍 In-person

#UCTPublicHealth #RStats #Biostatistics #DataScience
@UCT_news @UCT_SPH @UCTHealthSci @uct_bmhsl

[Frissiano Honwana, PhD @frissiano]

#CROI2026 Denver 🇺🇸 @EpiBiostats_UCT

[UCT Epi & Biostats @EpiBiostats_UCT]

🚨New read from @SpotlightNSP
✊🏾Prof Leslie London has spent decades fighting for health equity from exposing pesticide harm to advocating against alcohol abuse among vulnerable populations.
👉🏾Read the full article: https://t.co/kns6hfyTwB
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@UCT_news
#PublicHealth

[UCT Epi & Biostats @EpiBiostats_UCT]

🗓️Join us for the two (con)Founders Journal Club events happening this week.
Wednesday 12-1pm we’ll be learning about the ZAMSA TB Study and Thursday 1-2pm to hear about the latest findings from the TOPOWA Cohort Study
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[UCT Epi & Biostats @EpiBiostats_UCT]

🚨Opportunity alert: Pursue a PhD in Public Health! We are so excited to advertise a series of new PhD awards to undertake doctoral studies in Epi/Biostats-related disciplines.
🔗Check out the advert for more information
#PhD #PublicHealth #EpiBiostats
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[UCT Epi & Biostats @EpiBiostats_UCT]

📢New publication:
Interesting findings from the ORCHID cohort study on viral suppression during pregnancy and postpartum among women with HIV using TLD. Important insights for improving maternal and infant health!
https://t.co/nioDgYMcMe
#PublicHealth #Research #Epidemiology

[UCT Epi & Biostats @EpiBiostats_UCT]

❗️Calling all prospective 2026 MPH/MSc candidates! Don't miss the 31 October deadline for application review
📗 MPH: https://t.co/Rx0xMNybcj
📘 MSc: https://t.co/BzBmLpSfYJ
Late applicants interested in applying after the deadline are encouraged to contact [email protected]

[UCT Epi & Biostats @EpiBiostats_UCT]

📚 Wishing all our students the very best with the second semester examinations. Remember to take care of your well-being, study hard and trust in your preparation ✨