School of Health Systems and Public Health at the University of Pretoria

School of Health Systems and Public Health at the University of Pretoria This is the official page of the School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH).

The SHSPH is a student-centred school with educational research used to inform Teaching and Learning, and remains committed to inspiring public health excellence globally through its research activities. The page is targeted at current students, staff and alumni as well as members of the facebook community with an interest in Public Health.

Congratulations to Dr Kuhlula Maluleke on being honoured at the 2025 Academic Achievers Awards for her NRF rating! Your ...
28/10/2025

Congratulations to Dr Kuhlula Maluleke on being honoured at the 2025 Academic Achievers Awards for her NRF rating! Your dedication to excellence and impactful research is truly commendable.

In case you missed it!We were delighted to welcome Dr Tunde Ashaolu from the UK National Health Service (NHS) and York U...
20/10/2025

In case you missed it!

We were delighted to welcome Dr Tunde Ashaolu from the UK National Health Service (NHS) and York University to the School of Health Systems and Public Health.

This visit marks the beginning of an exciting collaboration to advance health data science and AI-driven diagnostics. Together, we aim to foster innovation, strengthen health systems, and co-create solutions that tackle Africa’s public health challenges.

The University of Pretoria’s 36th Expert Lecture, delivered by Professor Olalekan (Lekan) Ayo-Yusuf, explored the comple...
16/10/2025

The University of Pretoria’s 36th Expert Lecture, delivered by Professor Olalekan (Lekan) Ayo-Yusuf, explored the complex dynamics of youth va**ng and cannabis co-use in South Africa.

Drawing on national survey data and global trends, the lecture examined whether rising substance use reflects policy gaps, emerging mental health challenges, or both and what this means for society and public health systems.

A big thank you to all attendees at Future Africa, for engaging in this important conversation.

Dr. Ashley Burke from the UP Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control shares how innovation and collaboration are helpi...
13/10/2025

Dr. Ashley Burke from the UP Institute for Sustainable Malaria Control shares how innovation and collaboration are helping communities move closer to a malaria-free future

Watch her inspiring interview here

International Students Day 2025: Honouring Maureen Chilufya’s Inspiring Journey at UP SHSPHMaureen Chilufya’s journey as...
03/10/2025

International Students Day 2025: Honouring Maureen Chilufya’s Inspiring Journey at UP SHSPH

Maureen Chilufya’s journey as an international student at the University of Pretoria’s School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH) has been transformative. Her PhD research explored the burden and integrated care of non-communicable diseases among people living with HIV—a critical area in global health.
She describes SHSPH as a welcoming environment, with supportive staff and students, modern facilities, and spaces that nurture both academic growth and wellbeing. Guided by inspiring mentors like Prof Alfred Musekiwa, Maureen completed her first major systematic review, published in EClinicalMedicine, part of The Lancet Discovery Science series.

Today, Maureen continues to make an impact as a Postdoctoral Fellow with the Lancet Commission on Disability and Health, leading research on mortality among children and adolescents with disabilities. She credits her time at UP SHSPH for equipping her with the knowledge, mentorship, and networks to pursue a career dedicated to evidence-based, inclusive global health research.

“I feel privileged to contribute to disability-inclusive health research and deeply grateful to SHSPH for laying a strong academic foundation,” says Maureen.

Congratulations to Dr Boitumelo Moetlhoa on achieving an NRF Y2 rating! Your dedication as an extraordinary lecturer in ...
25/09/2025

Congratulations to Dr Boitumelo Moetlhoa on achieving an NRF Y2 rating! Your dedication as an extraordinary lecturer in SHSPH and as a researcher at the Centre for Development and Implementation of Point-of-Care Diagnostics continues to inspire.

Ms Lungile Nkosi (PhD student) and Prof Sean Patrick (Associate Professor) proudly represented SHSPH with their presenta...
17/09/2025

Ms Lungile Nkosi (PhD student) and Prof Sean Patrick (Associate Professor) proudly represented SHSPH with their presentations at the Faculty Research Day

We are delighted to welcome Prof. David Musoke from Makerere University, School of Public Health, Uganda. Hosted by Prof...
15/09/2025

We are delighted to welcome Prof. David Musoke from Makerere University, School of Public Health, Uganda. Hosted by Prof. Joyce Shirinde, this visit strengthens collaboration and knowledge exchange in advancing public health

Today we proudly celebrate the graduation ceremony of SHSPH students! Congratulations to our graduates on this remarkabl...
02/09/2025

Today we proudly celebrate the graduation ceremony of SHSPH students!
Congratulations to our graduates on this remarkable achievement your hard work, resilience, and dedication have paid off. Wishing you all the best as you step into the next chapter of your journey!

We are proud to share that Prof. Ncayiyana, from the School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH), has been awarde...
25/08/2025

We are proud to share that Prof. Ncayiyana, from the School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH), has been awarded a C3 rating by the National Research Foundation (NRF).

This milestone highlights his impactful research and commitment to advancing public health, while inspiring excellence within the SHSPH community and beyond.

👏 Congratulations, Prof. Ncayiyana, on this outstanding achievement

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