SAVICinfo

24/07/2025

Applications for the Higher Certificate in Vaccinology for the 2026 academic year are closing soon. Apply using this link https://www.smu.ac.za/students/apply/online-application/

16/07/2025

It’s never too late to catch-up

Children need two vaccine shots and a booster shot to protect them against measles - at 6 months, 12 months, and 6 years. But if your child has missed any of these shots,
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO CATCH UP!
Visit your nearest clinic or healthcare provider today.

"Immunisation for all humanly possible"

National Health Helpline 0800 012 322 or info@health.gov.za

10/07/2025

🌍💉 Join us for the Vaccine Hesitancy Webinar: Countering Vaccine Misinformation�🗓️ 11 July 2025 ⏰ 13:00-14:30 on MS Teams. Learn how to address vaccine myths and misinformation with leading experts.
📌 Register here: https://rb.gy/byh94c

03/07/2025

We are excited to welcome Dr Mukhethwa Munzhedzi, a postdoctoral fellow at SAVIC. She holds a PhD in Microbiology from the University of Venda. Her research interests include malaria studies, wastewater-based surveillance, and the molecular epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2, as well as antimicrobial resistance, cholera surveillance, vaccine confidence and advocacy, and global health. We are confident that she will be a valuable asset to the team, and we look forward to her contributions.

24/06/2025

Join us in welcoming Laureen Mmbodi, our new Research Intern at SAVIC. She holds a BA in Health Sciences and Social Services,a postgraduate diploma in Public Health and HIV/AIDS Management, and a Master of Public Health. She brings valuable experience in clinical research and is passionate about HIV treatment adherence, prevention, and community mobilisation. SMU Public Health Pharmacy

19/06/2025

The Gauteng Department of Health has intensified its public health response to a ‘persistent’ outbreak of measles in the province, ramping up vaccination campaigns in districts such as Tshwane, Johannesburg and Ekhuruleni.

04/06/2025

Stay healthy this season. Vaccinate against the flu

02/06/2025

To our newly minted HCert graduates: You came, you learned, you conquered. Now go change the world! 💪🎓

30/05/2025

Congratulations to Professor Meyer once again on the 2025 PHILA Lifetime Achievement Award from PHASA! 👏🏽

https://www.smu.ac.za/2025/05/29/smus-professor-receives-prestigious-phila-lifetime-achievement-award/

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) continues to champion excellence and innovation in health sciences, as one of its esteemed academics, Professor Johanna Meyer, is honoured with the 2025 PHILA Lifetime Achievement Award by the Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA). This di...

22/04/2025

In line with Africa Vaccination Week, Prof Hannelie Meyer will be presenting a webinar on Thursday, 24 April 2025 at 08:00 to 09:00 AM. Please see poster for further details.

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTQ2OGNiMWMtYmU2NS00MWNjLWEzNzQtNzc3Y2ZjMGI5Y2Zm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%226d82b222-1f48-4c86-a01d-a42eabf69fe8%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2249726d31-9c8b-4f5a-adb6-fec2d7ad6818%22%7d

08/04/2025

Congratulations to SAVIC’s head, Prof Hannelie Meyer, on winning the PHILA Lifetime Achievement Award! 👏🏽 🥳
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences UniversitySMU Public Health PharmacyHannelie Meyer

03/04/2025

Take note📝

SidebySide After having a baby, it’s important to visit the clinic within 6 days of birth and again at 6 weeks. These visits help make sure both you and your baby are healthy and getting the right care.

👶 Keep track of your baby's immunisations and check-ups – staying on schedule helps protect your baby’s health!

💡 Missed a clinic date? Don’t stress – just head to the clinic as soon as you can. It’s never too late to catch up!

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