Stellenbosch University, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

11/07/2025

Two of our paediatric registrars, Drs Mushi and Desai, have recently arrived in Austria for the exchange program at Graz Univeristy. This is a wonderful opportunity and we hope they enjoy every minute.

26/06/2025

11/06/2025

Congratulations to Prof Gugu Kali and Prof Anel van Zyl with their promotion to Associate Professor in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health. We are proud of your accomplishments in research and teaching, as well as your contributions to the department's success.

10/06/2025

Prof Simon Schaaf’s journey in paediatrics and drug-resistant TB research has shaped global treatment standards and transformed countless young lives. With over 370 publications and a career spanning 45+ years, he remains active in clinics and international training. His work underpins WHO guidelines and South Africa’s lead in paediatric TB care. “If it’s not for the benefit of the patient, research is without purpose,” he says.

Read more: https://www0.sun.ac.za/researchforimpact/2025/05/28/the-fight-against-tb-a-career-rooted-in-caring/

31/05/2025

This month we said goodbye to 4 doctors at our Paediatric department. Drs Durr, Haumann and Ashton completed their registrar training. Dr Rose has accepted a post abroad. Thank you for the excellent care you provided for our patients and the integral part you all played in our team. Wishing you all the best! We hope to see you again soon.

23/05/2025

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞, 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 | Honouring Dr Gugu Kali
From a family legacy forged in the fight against apartheid-era barriers, Dr Gugu Kali leads with purpose at Tygerberg Hospital. As Head of Neonatology, she continues her grandfather’s trailblazing path—caring for South Africa’s most vulnerable newborns and shaping neonatal medicine through research and compassion.
Her story is one of resilience, healing and generational strength.

Read more: https://www.sun.ac.za/english/Lists/news/DispForm.aspx?ID=11315

13/05/2025

In honour of Lupus Awareness Month, Dr Deepthi Raju Abraham shares her inspiring journey with lupus, offering hope and invaluable advice for families navigating this complex disease.

07/05/2025

02/05/2025

Dolutegravir is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for infants, children and adults and is the preferred HIV medicine in South Africa.

17/04/2025

The Department of Paediatrics and Child Health wishes all of our Christian colleagues, friends and family a Blessed Easter Weekend.

16/04/2025

Congratulations to Prof Pierre Goussard on receiving this reward from WILEY for the top viewed article in the Paediatric Pulmonology journal.

09/04/2025

Huge congratulations to Prof Angela Dramowski who was awarded the PHILA annual award by the Public Health Association of South Africa last night. This award honours excellence and commitment to public health as well as specific contribution to public health research, advocacy, education and service in South Africa and acknowledgment as a role model in the public health space.
We know this to be true. Thank you Angela for the excellence you bring to everything you do.🎉🎉🎉🎉