Stellenbosch University, Department of Paediatrics and Child Health

10/05/2026

08/05/2026

A huge congratulations to everyone who received their certificates from the CMSA last night during the college of paediatricians admission ceremony. Paediatricians:Drs Durr, Iipumbu, Mushi, Desai, Berony, Nunes,Shetuuka,De K**k and Subspecialists: Drs Jacobs, Ngwenyama, Mandla

17/04/2026

Dr Farida Essajee, who completed her Paediatric Neurology Fellowship at SU in 2021, organised the Neuroscience Symposium on 15 April at the Kenyan Paediatric Association annual Scientific Conference in Mombasa, Kenya. Prof Regan Solomons presented 2 talks, TB Meningitis: From Death Sentence to Survivorship, and Saving Vision in TBM: The Power of Immune Modulation. Dr Magriet van Niekerk presented a talk on Dystonia in Children, and Dr Farida Essajee presented a talk on CMV Encephalopathy. The excellent symposium was well-organized, and well-attended with lots of interaction.

03/04/2026

Blessings to to all our Christian patients, colleagues, students and friends on this solemn day of reflection

03/04/2026

A Happy Passover to all our Jewish patients, colleagues, students and friends

27/03/2026

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Last night, at the 12th Scientific Merit Awards, an evening of prestige and purpose brought together the very best of South African science.

The Gold Awards honoured Prof Yahya Choonara for advancing pharmaceutical science and drug delivery, Prof Jonathan Peter for his leadership in clinical immunology and lung health, Distinguished Prof Anneke Hesseling for her pioneering work in childhood tuberculosis, and Prof Nelesh Govender for strengthening surveillance and response to infectious diseases.
Each contributing work that has impact in clinics, through policy, and in the lives of people across the country.

27/03/2026

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The spotlight then turned to mid-career researchers in the Silver Award category.

Honouring Prof Omobola Okoh for her work in environmental and water quality science, Dr Simone Richardson for advancing biomedical research, Prof Regan Solomons for improving child health and nutrition outcomes, and Prof Olalekan Ayo-Yusuf for his contributions to public health and to***co control, research that continues to gain recognition nationally and internationally, with profound impact across the sector.

The SAMRC congratulates them and looks forward to their continued influence on the health research landscape.

26/03/2026

At the SU Graduation today degrees were conferred to our postgraduate students.

We commend your commitment and diligence, and we take great pride in your accomplishments. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the supervisors for their leadership and support.

PhD (Paediatrics)

Dr Miemie du Preez
Dr Thembi Katangwe-Chirwa
Dr Megan Palmer

MPhil (Developmental Paediatrics)

Dr Leigh-Ann Wood-Pottle

MPhil (Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition) – deferred graduation

Dr Emhemed Elkhatiali

MMed (Paed)
Dr Namene Amwele (cum laude)
Dr Renisha Desai (cum laude)
Dr Pippa Durr (cum laude)
Dr Suzette Manoto
Dr Evelyine Mushi
Dr Desharan Naidoo

Well done everyone!

24/03/2026

Down syndrome is the most common genetic syndrome. Each person with Down Syndrome has unique strengths, with an incredible capacity for joy, learning, and making the world a more loving, diverse place. The Department of Paediatrics at Tygerberg Hospital celebrated World Down Syndrome day on the 21st March by wearing blue and yellow.

20/03/2026

A Blessed Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim patients, colleagues, students and friends