Kamva Somdyala

3 days ago | healthformzansi.co.za | Kamva Somdyala

The opportunity to do an intercalated molecular medicine course during the pursuit of his bachelor of medicine and surgery (MBChB) was not one Luxolo Mdolo was going to let slip. The recipient of the Bongani Mayosi Student’s Academic Prize, he can now share how he did. Luxolo took to the stage in the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Sarah Baartman Hall on 2 April, where he graduated with his medical degree.

May 18, 2024 | healthformzansi.co.za | Kamva Somdyala

May marks Maternal Mental Health Month, with the aim to around the fact that many women struggle with perinatal mental health challenges, and to share resources for support. This month, the Perinatal Mental Health Project (PMHP) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) is shining a spotlight on the issue. The term perinatal refers to the period of pregnancy and the first year after giving birth, and in South Africa, one in three women suffer from it.

Jan 31, 2023 | bizcommunity.com | Kamva Somdyala

Image supplied: Miss South Africa 2020, Shudufhadzo MusidaIn South Africa, someone is diagnosed with blood cancer every 72 minutes and a blood stem cell transplant is their best chance for survival. Considering that patients of African descent have a less than 30% chance of finding a blood stem cell match, compared to 79% for White patients, this presents a huge challenge to patients with this life-threatening illness.

Jan 30, 2023 | bizcommunity.com | Kamva Somdyala

Jan 30, 2023 | bizcommunity.com | Kamva Somdyala

Image by Mark Sampson: The Skynamo Cross ChallengeCome and experience the pristine waters of the Eikenhof dam and the world-renowned trails of the Grabouw Country Club for an adventure like never before. Much passion and planning have gone into creating a fun and safe event for sports-loving explorers of all ages and fitness levels. Those taking part in the Full Race will start with a 1,000m swim, consisting of two laps of 500m and a 50m run in between laps.