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Wits University

13.05.2026

AI diagnostic tools are revolutionising healthcare. A South African study shows these systems outperform doctors at a fraction of the cost.

23.03.2026

Find out how South Africa’s HPV vaccination drive protects teenagers and reduces the incidence of high-risk HPV strains linked to cancer.

06.02.2026

The African Genome Diversity effort led by Wits adds 1,000+ genomes, improving AI models and precision medicine for African populations.

04.02.2026

Wits Health Research Funding receives a R7m boost from the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust to support those affected by US funding cuts.

15.09.2025

Find out how a microneedle eyedrop delivery system offers a groundbreaking alternative to traditional eye drops.

29.07.2025

Learn how haemophilia gene therapy offers new hope for patients, thanks to breakthroughs led by South African researcher Johnny Mahlangu.

07.07.2025

Wits University researchers are tackling melanoma with innovative nanotechnology for effective skin cancer therapy.

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