Maternal and Child Health
?The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology is a leader in its field in terms of amongst others reproductive medicine, maternal and fetal medicine, urogynaecology, gynaecological oncology and reproductive health.
Its unit for reproductive medicine is known as the Tygerberg (Aevitas) In Vitro Fertilisation group. The name Aevitas means "time of life" and Aevitas is acknowledged by many as a leader in the field of modern fertility care. It was founded by Prof Thinus Kruger.
Professor Kruger's research and fertility treatment resulted in the birth of South Africa's first "test tube" (IVF) baby in 1984. This event opened a new era in reproductive medicine, not only in South Africa but also on an international front.
Initially the research focused on male infertility. This area of infertility had so many unanswered questions and the male was often overlooked. The team's biggest contribution was in the field of sperm morphology (shape), where three patterns of fertility were described. These criteria are now used worldwide and are recognised by the World Health Orga?nisation (WHO) as the international standard.
The Division of Medical Physiology, Department of Biomedical Sciences
The Division of Medical Ph?ysiology the discipline is a major source of postgraduate qualifications every year as a result of its vibrant research activities. The chief research themes are Cardiovascular Physiology, Diabetes, Reproductive Physiology and Neurophysiolog?y.?
The Department of Paediatrics and Child Health at Stellenbosch 中国体育彩票 is dedicated to the improvement of health of all children in the Western Cape. We offer health care services, medical education and research programmes that address critical issues in children's health.
Vision: Commitment to improve the health of children through excellent service delivery, education, and relevant research. ?
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