Research fellow Mzingaye Xaba inspires productivity and dedication
“Academic research is the best way for anyone in the medical research field to know and understand people and their environments,” says Africa Centre research fellow Dr Mzingaye Xaba. “This makes policy planning and implementation more manageable.” After years of prioritising meaningful research, Mzi firmly believes that people’s beliefs, histories and cultures need to be […]
PgDip winter school recap 2: Deep dive into the course with in-person lectures
During the annual PgDip summer and winter schools, students travel from across the continent and even further for a week of in-person teaching, supplementing the online lectures throughout the rest of the year. At the recent winter school (29 June to 3 July), the PgDip lecturers introduced the remaining course study units for the year, […]
At the bottom of the food chain: How the Ebola outbreak is highlighting Africa’s need for independent health systems
The latest Ebola outbreak in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as well as Uganda is the third largest on record and the 17th outbreak in 50 years. From the delayed detection of the outbreak to the ongoing spread of the deadly disease, the unfolding epidemic is revealing persistent gaps […]
Africa Centre director reflects on academic highlights in celebration of professoriate
We are proud to announce that Africa Centre director Munya Saruchera has received the distinguished academic rank of associate professor, effective from July 2026. He shared some of the achievements and highlights that led up to this milestone and what it could mean for him and the Africa Centre going forward. What does receiving the […]
PgDip winter school recap 1: Private and public sector experts offer a multifaceted look at the changing demands on Africa’s health workforce
At the annual PgDip winter school, which took place from 29 June to 3 July, a host of guest speakers shared their first-hand industry experience with students on various aspects of health workforce development. These sessions provided practical insights into how to address the evolving demands on the health workforce in the context of a […]
PgDip winter school takes an in-depth look at developing Africa’s health workforce
From 29 June to 3 July, the Africa Centre’s 2026 PgDip student cohort will convene in Stellenbosch for the annual in-person winter school. With a range of expert speakers from both the public and private sectors, the programme promises to deliver thought-provoking insights and instigate engaging conversations centred on inclusive health. This year’s theme is […]
New photo story aims to address knowledge gaps about HPV and cervical cancer
The Africa Centre is partnering with the University of Johannesburg and the Cancer Alliance to produce a photo story to raise awareness about cervical cancer and the human papillomavirus (HPV) among young people. It will address a major gap in visual, age-appropriate educational resources on this growing public health issue. In addition, an interactive digital […]
Restoring the health system balance by recognising indigenous health knowledge
As the president and CEO of THPASA, Dr Jameo Calvert’s leadership work focuses on strengthening the professional standing of African traditional medicine and advancing indigenous health sciences as coherent, evidence-informed knowledge systems. Indigenous healthcare plays a vital role in health and wellbeing on the Africa continent. Yet it still largely remains on the outskirts of […]
New advisory board chair provides a development finance perspective on inclusive health management
The Africa Centre’s advisory board is tasked with overseeing the centre’s strategic management. In January this year, the new board for the 2026/27 term was appointed – read more about the board members here. At its first meeting on 7 April, members appointed Prof Lwanga Elizabeth Nanziri as board chair. We asked her to share […]
Africa Centre welcomes PhD sociology student from Guyana and Canada for final research stint
Kelston Cort, a final-year PhD sociology student from York University in Canada, is spending three months at the Africa Centre while he documents his research findings. The Africa Centre is currently hosting Kelston Cort – a national of Guyana in South America and a final-year PhD student in the Social and Political Thought Programme at […]