by Lorato | Apr 11, 2022 | All News, SMU Media
Influenza vaccine will be available at the SMU/DGMAH Vaccination site soon
The winter season is upon us and unfortunately this season is accompanied by influenza, a contagious disease manifesting in cough, fever and chills, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, and runny or blocked nose. Influenza may be a mild disease in most people but can be serious enough to cause complications like pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus infections, and ear infections. Flu in people with comorbidities like heart disease, cancer, or diabetes can have serious outcomes.
Flu can be prevented. To avoid getting flu this winter, you are advised to get vaccinated. It takes about 2 weeks for protection to develop after vaccination. Influenza vaccine can be given at the same time as other vaccines.
Flu vaccine will be available at SMU/DGMAH Vaccination site to protect you against flu! Watch out for the next announcement to inform you of the dates.
by Lorato | Apr 5, 2022 | All News, Alumni, SMU Media, Student Media
At the conclusion of the recent launch of the business and stakeholder gala dinner, the Vice-Chancellor of Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University Professor Peter Mbati has reached out to stakeholders in government, public and private sector to partner with the University in various projects to ensure that SMU continues to play a meaningful role as the only dedicated health sciences university in the region.
In welcoming all the guests, the Chairperson of the University Council Ms Maria Rambauli said, the purpose of the occasion was for the Vice- Chancellor to share with business and stakeholders the journey of where SMU is going and to make the right contacts. The Council Chairperson called upon all executives, students and staff to be proud of what the university is doing. “I am passionate about this university as its product”, she said. She reminded everyone that at the end of it all, it is about the children from different backgrounds who come to SMU in search of that gold that is their Degree which will enrich their lives forever.
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by Lorato | Apr 1, 2022 | All News, SMU Media
The Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University expresses its dismay and sadness on the recent killing of its Alumni Dr George Koboka at his surgery. The University sends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues as well as the community of Soweto whom Dr Koboka continued to serve even at the time of his death.
The University appeals to law enforcement agencies to ensure that those responsible for his murder face the full might of the law.
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by Lorato | Mar 22, 2022 | Accolades and Achievements, All News, SMU Media
On Wednesday 16 March 2022, our Chief Financial Officer, Mr Eminos Manyawi was bestowed with an award / plaque “of recognition for outstanding commitment to supporting the endeavours of HIGHER HEALTH in improving the lives of students countrywide” by the Honourable Minister Dr Blade Nzimande and the Honourable Deputy Minister Buti Manamela.
Higher Health is an entity of Universities South Africa that receives support from the DHET, the EU and other domestic funders. Its mandate is to realise graduate success by ensuring the holistic development of South African students, where their health psychological development and safety play a central role to their families, community and the country’s economy at large.
Higher Health has a presence at every public health and TVET throughout the country.
Mr Manyawi is a member of the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee of the Board of Higher Health and has been in this role for the last three years. During that time, he has been involved in seeing the phenomenal growth of the entity both from its operational capacity, staffing and funding.
Besides the Minister and his Deputy, the ceremony was attended by other dignitaries including the European Union Ambassador to South Africa and the entire board of Higher Health.
We congratulate him.
Recognition for SMU CFO, Mr Eminos Manyawi
by Lorato | Mar 18, 2022 | All News, SMU Media, Student Media
The Management of SMU led by the Vice – Chancellor Prof Peter Mbati together with the Student Representative Council met on 17 March 2022 to hand over two cheques of 1, 2 Million each to the hands of compassion to assist needy students. The SRC announced earlier this year that they saw a need to make a contribution while the University was still awaiting its allocation from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) which will be transferred in April. In an unprecedented move, the Management of the University matched the offer by the SRC to make a total amount of R2,4 million.
The contribution will go a long way in alleviating pressure on the side of students who await their allocation so that they can buy groceries and other essentials. At the beginning of the year the University Management released an advance payment of R41 million to help students to process their registrations whilst awaiting NSFAS to disburse its allocation.
NEWSFLASH – SMU Management matches the SRC offer to the hands of compassion
by Lorato | Mar 9, 2022 | All News, Alumni, SMU Media, Student Media
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Mbati hosted a delegation from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) on Campus recently. The delegation from the Scheme was led by its Board Chairperson Mr Ernest Khosa, accompanied by the CEO Mr Andile Nongogo, members of the Board as well as the President and Secretary of the South African Union of Students (SAUS).
“It’s a great pleasure to have you here. NSFAS plays a critical role in funding higher education. SMU relies largely on the support we get from NSFAS and I hope that possibly together we can find ways of resolving all challenges confronting us”, said Prof Mbati as he welcomed the delegation. In his opening remarks the NSFAS Board Chairperson Mr Khosa explained that they are conducting visits to Universities and TVET colleges across the country as part of their efforts to engage with Management of Universities and Student Representative Councils. He mentioned that student funding was a source of instability and protests in many institutions of higher learning. “When this board was appointed last year, the first decision it took was that it cannot be business as usual, NSFAS cannot operate the same way. We have to find long term solutions. NSFAS role has changed and if we want to go anywhere with the new role of NSFAS we need to engage better, understand what the real problems are and get real input from universities” elaborated the Chair.
To access full article, please follow this link: From the VC’s Desk – SMU Vice-Chancellor hosts NSFAS delegation to discuss issues of mutual interest
