Call for papers: The impact of climate change on human health
Climate change has moved to the top of the agenda of critical issues to address in countries across the world and as a collective global society. While the increasing levels of discourse and actions on the climate crisis are encouraging and vital, these have been dominated by a focus on the natural sciences. But what about the sociological impact?
Moulded to be curious and see connections between health and broader issues
Dr Alexander Madanha Rusero started building his stellar research record only about 10 years ago, but the groundwork of his passion for international relations and community issues and how these link to health was laid when he was only a baby.
Translating science to practical capacity-building in communities
Judith joined the Africa Centre team in July as a research fellow for the next three years, during which time her focus will be on how to translate the vast amount of research generated by centre staff and students into practice, particularly to augment its involvement in community outreach.
Always on the alert: Has this become ‘normal’ for women?
International research shows that photo novels, i.e. booklets that tell a story using photographs and captions, can be effective in health communication – and we have first-hand evidence of this.
Photo novel provides key insights into impactful health communication
International research shows that photo novels, i.e. booklets that tell a story using photographs and captions, can be effective in health communication – and we have first-hand evidence of this.
Dr Alexander Rusero, research fellow
Alexander’s interest in international relations and community issues was triggered when he was just a boy growing up in Harare, Zimbabwe. His family lived next to Dr Mark Chingono, the first Zimbabwean academic to teach at both Cambridge University and Oxford University, and he inspired Alexander. Today he has a PhD in International Relations, an […]
Postdoc looks at links between African spirituality, disability and health
We recently welcomed our first postdoc fellow to the Africa Centre: Dr Nomvo Dwadwa-Henda joined the team in July and will be with us until mid-January 2024.
Ending HIV/Aids requires a broad, collaborative focus ─ and there is a clear path
The new UNAIDS Global Aids Update 2023 is clear about there being a path to end AIDS. This will help ensure preparedness to address other pandemic challenges.
Highlights of the SA Aids Conference 2023
From 20 to 23 June, almost 2 600 delegates who are committed to making an Aids-free generation by 2030 a reality attended the 11th SA Aids Conference in Durban. Over 250 local and international speakers from diverse backgrounds shared their expert insights during 46 sessions. More than 200 poster presentations, 49 symposium sessions and 92 exhibitors […]
Collaboration between UNAIDS and Stellenbosch University can facilitate groundbreaking research
Collaboration in action ─ from left to right are Prof Sibusiso Moyo and Dr Munya Saruchera from SU, and representing UNAIDS are Jennifer Baumann and Eva Kiwango. FOLLOWING a supportive relationship of more than two decades between Stellenbosch University’s Africa Centre for HIV/Aids Management and UNAIDS, two senior officials from this esteemed international institution visited […]