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23/10/2026

🎉 A day of learning and celebration at the Department of Public Health Medicine!

We were delighted to welcome Prof Sagie Pillay, who delivered an insightful guest lecture on Health Economics. Thank you, Prof, for sharing your knowledge with us.

We also celebrated our colleague’s wonderful achievement! 💐👏 Your hard work and dedication deserve recognition, and we wish you continued success.

20/10/2026

🌳💜 DID YOU KNOW? THE STORY BEHIND PRETORIA’S JACARANDA TREES!💜🌸

Have you ever wondered how Pretoria became known as the “Jacaranda City”? 🇿🇦

Every year, between September and November, Pretoria transforms into a beautiful purple wonderland as thousands of jacaranda trees burst into bloom. But did you know that these iconic trees are not originally from South Africa? 👀

🌎 Where do jacaranda trees come from?

Jacaranda trees (Jacaranda mimosifolia) originate from South America, particularly Brazil. They are famous for their fern-like leaves and beautiful, trumpet-shaped purple-blue flowers. Although they have become part of Pretoria’s identity, they are actually an introduced species in South Africa.

🇿🇦 How did they arrive in South Africa?

Jacarandas were introduced to South Africa during the 19th century, with historical accounts tracing their arrival to the Cape around the 1830s. From there, they spread to other parts of the country, including Durban and Pretoria.

🌸 How did Pretoria become the Jacaranda City?

The story goes back to 1888, when a travelling nurseryman named Tempelman sold two jacaranda seedlings to Jacob Daniël (Japie) Celliers, who planted them at his home, Myrtle Lodge, in Sunnyside, Pretoria.

These two trees helped lay the foundation for Pretoria’s famous jacaranda legacy!

In 1906, a Pretoria nurseryman named James D. Clark donated approximately 200 jacaranda trees to mark the 51st anniversary of Pretoria’s founding. Many were planted along the city’s streets and in public spaces, helping transform Pretoria into the purple paradise we know today.

Over the years, more jacarandas were planted throughout the city, particularly as Pretoria developed and the Union Buildings were constructed. Their beautiful blossoms eventually became one of the most recognisable features of the city. 💜🌳

✨ Why are jacarandas so special?

Today, jacarandas are more than just beautiful trees. They are part of Pretoria’s

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08/10/2026

🚀🌍 HAPPY WORLD SPACE WEEK 2026! 🌌✨

From 4–10 October 2026, we join the global community in celebrating World Space Week, recognizing the remarkable achievements of space science, technology, and exploration! 🛰️🌠

🌍 Space Science Meets Public Health! 🩺

Space exploration goes beyond discovering the universe. It plays a vital role in advancing **public health, healthcare innovation, and environmental sustainability.**

🛰️ Satellite technology supports disease surveillance, climate monitoring, disaster preparedness, and the identification of environmental health risks.

🌡️ Space-based observations help us understand the effects of climate change, air pollution, and extreme weather on population health.

👩‍🚀 Aerospace medicine contributes to our understanding of human health in extreme environments, supporting research into physiology, mental well-being, and healthcare innovations that can benefit communities on Earth.

As we celebrate World Space Week, we recognise how **space science and public health work together to protect lives, strengthen health systems, and build healthier, more resilient communities.💙🌍

✨ Exploring Space, Advancing Science, Protecting Health!🚀

02/10/2026

🎉👵🏽👴🏽 WORLD OLDER PERSONS DAY | 1 OCTOBER 2026 🎶✨

Yesterday, the Department of Public Health Medicine came together to celebrate World Older Persons Day— and we did it with a little old-school flair! 🕺🏽💃🏽

With everyone encouraged to dress up, have fun and bring back the old-school vibes, the celebration was filled with laughter, music, beautiful memories and plenty of good energy. ❤️🎶

It was a wonderful opportunity to honour and appreciate older persons while celebrating the wisdom, experiences and valuable contributions** they bring to our families, workplaces and communities. 🌍💙

✨ Old-school vibes.
🎶 Great music.
😂 Lots of laughter.
❤️ Meaningful memories.**

A big thank you to everyone in **Public Health Medicine** who helped make the celebration so special and memorable! 🙌🏽

Here’s to celebrating our older persons and the generations that continue to inspire us!👏🏽❤️

30/09/2026

🌿 A Fond Farewell from Public Health🌿

As we say farewell to our wonderful colleagues, we celebrate the time, knowledge, experiences, and memories we have shared together. 💙

Thank you for your contributions during your time in Public Health and for being part of our journey. The friendships, lessons, laughter, and moments shared will remain with us long after you leave.

As you begin your next chapter, may you continue to grow, make a difference, and carry the spirit of Public Health wherever your journey takes you. 🌍✨

You may be leaving the department, but you will always remain part of our Public Health family.

Wishing you every success and happiness in the journey ahead. You will be greatly missed!💐

26/09/2026

💙 World Lung Day | Every Breath Matters

Your lungs work for you every second of every day—let's protect them.

This World Lung Day, take a moment to raise awareness about lung health by avoiding to***co smoke, staying active, reducing exposure to air pollution, and seeking care when needed.

Healthy lungs mean healthier lives.

Credit: Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS). and Dr R.N PRADHAN

11/09/2026

✈️🌍READY FOR TAKE-OFF? | AEROSPACE MEDICINE JOURNAL CLUB🚀

This is not your usual Journal Club!

The Department of Public Health Medicine invites you to a special edition of our Journal Club as we explore the fascinating world of Aerospace Medicine— where medicine, aviation, human performance and the aerospace environment come together.

📅 Tuesday, 15 September 2026
⏰ 14:00–15:30
💻 Online via Zoom: https://up-ac-za.zoom.us/j/92671435920?pwd=eWlFRUNDUXprS0k0YWllc3VVYVhhQT09

📩 Zoom link will be provided. If you are unable to access it, kindly inbox us directly on Instagram.

Join us as we take evidence-based discussion to new heights! ✈️🚀

11/09/2026

🇿🇦🇮🇹 Arrived as visitors, leaving as part of our Public Health Medicine family! ❤️

Today we bid a fond farewell to our two visiting students from Italy as they conclude their time with the Department of Public Health Medicine.

It has been a pleasure having you with us and sharing experiences, knowledge, and memorable moments together.

We wish you safe travels back home and every success in your studies and future careers. ✈️🌍

Arrived as visitors, leaving as family. Until we meet again!❤️

07/09/2026

Join us for our weekly Journal Club on Occupational on 08 September, from 14:00–15:30!
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in insightful discussions and explore the latest developments in Occupational Medicine, with a Digital health interventions for occupational burnout in healthcare professionals: a multi-site randomised non-inferiority trial.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional, student, or simply interested in expanding your knowledge, this is a great opportunity to learn, engage, and connect with colleagues.
📅 Date: Tuesday, 08 September 2026
⏰ Time: 14:00–15:30
💻 Join via Zoom: https://up-ac-za.zoom.us/j/92671435920...
We look forward to having you join u

01/09/2026

🚨 JOB ALERT | 22 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
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The successful candidates will support community-based research through household visits, data collection, community engagement and identification of key surveillance events.
📅 Closing Date: 03 September 2026
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Monday	08:30 - 16:00
Tuesday	08:30 - 16:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 15:30
Thursday	08:00 - 16:29
Friday	08:00 - 15:30

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