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The impact of COVID-19 restrictions on eating habits, physical activity and mental health in undergraduate students of the Western Cape, South Africa 8 October, 2026
Background: In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, South Africa implemented shutdowns of varying severity to mitigate the spread of the highly contagious respiratory disease. The impacts of the pandemic and other similar restriction levels were seen in tertiary schooling. The impact on undergraduate students has been noticed globally but not studied within […]
Shelldon A.N. Breda
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training, knowledge and basic life support practice among church laypersons in Johannesburg, South Africa 6 October, 2026
Background: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is the most common cause of death globally, and therefore it is a serious public health issue. The chance of survival is increased when bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is incorporated into the OHCA chain of survival. The aim is to determine if there is an association between exposure to CPR […]
Michael Ibanbeteliehe Ihwo
Outbreak of Serratia marcescens in a neonatal intensive care unit at a Pretoria hospital 6 October, 2026
Background: An outbreak of Serratia marcescens disrupted care in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Jubilee District Hospital in Pretoria, South Africa. This study profiled infected neonates and identified outbreak factors.Methods: Retrospective review of an epidemiological outbreak of S. marcescens in the NICU of Jubilee District Hospital between 2022 and 2023.Results: From January 2022 […]
Adeline M. Nkoane
Developing and validating a hand hygiene skills intervention for Primary Health Care nurses 6 October, 2026
Background: Hand hygiene is a cornerstone of infection prevention and control in Primary Health Care (PHC) settings. Despite established guidelines, compliance among PHC nurses in South Africa remains suboptimal. Practical, context-specific educational strategies are needed to strengthen routine practice. This study aimed to develop and validate a skills-based hand hygiene educational intervention suitable for PHC […]
Nokwazi I. Dlamini
Shock: Assessment and management 30 September, 2026
Shock is a clinical state where oxygen demand in the cells exceeds supply due to hypoperfusion. Early recognition of the patient with shock and a clear understanding of the possible underlying pathologies causing the shocked state aid in providing adequate interventions to mitigate the patient’s outcome and reduce the chances of morbidity and mortality. This […]
Febisola I. Ajudua

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Vacancy: Lecturer – Lecturer/Lecturer Family Medicine Medical School Medical School (4941/4942/4943)

Vacancy: Lecturer – Head: GEMP 1&2 (AC08) Unit for Undergraduate Medical Education (UUME)

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