Health workers wear ‘crazy’ socks to support mental health initiative
A student society at Wits has partnered with the iThemba foundation to raise awareness for mental health among medical professionals and health sciences students.
A month and ten days too long, as Charlotte Maxeke Hospital stays shut
The delayed reopening of Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital does not only affect the public but Wits health science students as well. (more…)
Health sciences students redeployed after hospital fire
Wits University health students have been deployed to other hospitals in Johannesburg. (more…)
Coronavirus: Wits urged not to panic as med student remains in quarantine
A Wits student is currently in voluntary self-isolation after being exposed to a friend who had tested positive for the coronavirus. (more…)
Terminally ill doctor fights for right to euthanasia
Wits Alumnus Dr Sue Walter hosts a talk about fighting for the right of euthanasia or assisted death and ending the suffering of patients with incurable illnesses
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