Division of Rheumatology, University of Cape Town

06/05/2022

An interesting read for the weekend - a global view of the pandemic from the lancet

There will come a day when we ask “Do we really need another book about the pandemic?” But this, as the movie meme goes, is not that day. We have as yet barely begun to process what we have been living through since the start of 2020—and that “we” implies no universality, since COVID-19 ha...

13/12/2021

This is something to be so proud of....

Three UCT researchers are among the world’s most cited, according to the latest list published by Clarivate Analytics.

15/11/2021

“Taking time for yourself away from work to rest and rejuvenate- alone and with loved ones- is key to maintaining one’s health and wellness.” – Dr Itumeleng Ntatamalala, Faculty of Health Sciences

Share your with us, we'd love to know.

03/11/2020

CORONAWise Website
…for people seeking more information about how to care for their own health and the health of their family at home
Go to the website:
www.coronawise.org.za
For Data-free access: www.coronawise.datafree.co

03/08/2020

This is the first of a series of Expert Advisories on how to respond to Covid-19 which will be published from time to time by Maverick Citizen.

20/07/2020

Kindly take note of the UCT public lecture below, to take place on Wed 5th August 2020 at 6pm.

http://www.uct.ac.za/register-2020-tb-davie-memorial-lecture?utm_source=VC-Desk&utm_medium=Link&utm_campaign=Ravi-Kanbur&Register-Now

Ravi Kanbur researches and teaches in development economics, public economics and economic theory at Cornell University. He is well known for his role in policy analysis and engagement in international development. He has served on the senior staff of the World Bank including as Chief Economist for....

15/07/2020

An Eh!woza animation in collaboration with artist Mitchell Gilbert Messina, depicting the exponential spread of COVID-19 and the huge impact adherence to handwashing,…

19/06/2020

Professor Hodkinson draws patients' attention to this important document regarding the extended period of time for personal prescriptions.

Dear colleagues,

I wish to alert you of the recent government gazette, published on 30 April 2020, which states that the validity of prescribed medications will no longer be 6 months, but has been extended to 12 months. This is a big victory for patients with chronic conditions in this country, particularly those in the public health system. I wish to particularly acknowledge the important role played by Professors Joel Dave and Marc Blockman, who were central in tabling this proposal and engaging with various stakeholders to obtain support to get the national Ministry of Health to alter this policy.
Professor Ntobeko Ntusi
4th May 2020

19/06/2020

Professor Hodkinson draws your attention to this opportunity. Closing date, please note, is 30th June 2020.

Professor Ntusi respectfully brings this scholarship opportunity to your attention. Please note the date of submission of applications is June 30th, 2020.

19/06/2020

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF THE DIVISION OF RHEUMATOLOGY, Professor Bridget Hodkinson

Colleagues, Patients, Family Members and Interested Persons

Welcome to the updated page of the Division of Rheumatology, Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) and University of Cape Town (UCT).

Rheumatology can be very much a challenging individual or family issue, with either permanent or temporary disabilities. Good communication is one of the most powerful tools we can use to ensure the correct treatment, the best rehabilitation and the most effective team that can work together on securing the best outcomes. Facebook is a very useful and simple team platform for sharing knowledge, exchanging best practices, celebrating successes and de-mystifying medical conditions.
As a start, I would like to introduce the remarkable Divisional staff I am lucky to have working with me, and to make sure you have our departmental contact details and a general email address that you can use for queries.
Professionally, this page will also alert practitioners to opportunities for further learning, circulate interesting new academic publications that relate to our field, and post guidelines, handbooks, resources that make such a difference to positive outcomes and welcome milestones of recovery. I also hope that this page will inspire young doctors to consider this field of specialisation – we are facing a very long journey in Africa in building capacity beyond our borders, and we would welcome any opportunities of collaboration that will further this worthwhile project.

Please feel welcome to post comments, offer insights and ask questions. I look forward to hearing from you.

Professor Bridget Hodkinson
July 2020