The reality of mental healthcare in South Africa is one that is often overlooked. With the fact that infectious and non-communicable diseases are rife and placing an already enormous burden on the health system, these often take precedence over mental healthcare.

On 26th September 2022 the world celebrated “World Environmental Health Day” for the 11th time, a day established by the International Federation of Environmental Health (IFEH). The day was launched to inspire people to protect the environment and to acknowledge the work done by environmental health workers around the world (ifeh.org). This year’s theme was “Strengthening Environmental Health Systems for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals”.

Three SAMRC scientists were honoured at the Society for Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa (SEMDSA) 55th congress held between 8 -11th September 2022.

Every woman, young and old, has the right to access contraception and other family planning services, information and education. Adolescent girls and young women in South Africa, require special attention when it comes to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services as they have a higher unmet need for contraception than older women.

The Public Health Association of South Africa (PHASA) held their 17th annual conference in eThekwini District, Durban from the 11-15th September 2022. Attended by public health professionals, researchers, policymakers, academics, students, civil society activists, and anyone interested in advancing the interests of health, healthcare and public health.