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GSTIC

Prof. Darelle van Greunen presents KaziHealth at the Global Sustainable Technology and Innovation Conference (G·STIC) in Rio de Janeiro

2023 Global Solutions Forum hosted by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), a global initiative for the United Nations
Coverpage UNESCO Report 2023

Case study in UNESCO report on 'Ready to learn and thrive: School health and nutrition around the world'

Team of the University of Basel and Nelson Mandela University supports the UNESCO report on 'Ready to learn and thrive: School health and nutrition around the world'
NIED

UNESCO Chair activities in collaboration with the National Institute for Educational Development (NIED) in Okahandja, Namibia

In collaboration with the University of Namibia (UNAM) and the National Institute for Educational Development, KaziKidz is being expanded to pre-school level and adapted to the Namibian curriculum
Schoolchildren

Relationship between body mass index and physical activity

News from the KaziBantu study among children from low-income communities in Gqeberha
Allergies

FAG supports study on modulation of allergic sensitisation patterns in school children from the DASH study by chronic parasite infections

In this project funded by FAG with CHF 25’000.- Dr. med. Oliver Brandt and his research team are investigating whether infections with parasites (helminths, protozoa) specifically reduce the risk of sensitisation to certain house dust mite…
SACE Accreditation

SACE accreditation of the KaziKidz Intermediate and Senior Phase Short Learning Program for Grades 4-7

KaziBantu has received accreditation of its second Short Learning Program

Public Lecture of Prof. Uwe Pühse, hosted by the Faculty of Health Siences at Nelson Mandela University

The Public Lecture can be followed online
KaziPlay Handover

Handover of playground initiative – KaziPlay – at two Gqeberha primary schools

KaziPlay brings joy to two Nelson Mandela Bay school playgrounds
Honorary Professorship Uwe Pühse

Prof. Uwe Pühse has been awarded the title of Honorary Professor at Nelson Mandela University

The associated Public Lecture can be followed online
Obesity

Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, weight status, and body composition among South African primary schoolchildren

News from the KaziAfya study