The impact of the international Covid-19 pandemic is severe and it remains the responsibility of all to prevent the spread of this virus.

Two third-year students from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) School of Nursing were recently invited to give lessons on health and hygiene to female learners in Grade 4 to 7 at the Molema Memorial Primary School in Mahikeng.

The Covid-19 pandemic is disrupting normal life globally, and every area of life is touched. The pandemic demands quick action, and as new information emerges, reliable syntheses and guidelines for care are urgently needed.

In the short life of the Centre for Health and Human Performance (CHHP) at the North-West University (NWU) it has already become known as one of the most exceptional centres that tertiary-education institutions have to offer. One of the factors that contributes to its success is that it is constantly seeking for new ways to improve its expertise, research and services.

Prevention is better than cure, and the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Prof Leepile Sehularo is at the forefront of seeking solutions to adolescent substance abuse through prevention programmes.

The social and economic impact of neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) is staggering. These diseases, which include motor neuron disease and muscular dystrophies, can cause premature death or lifelong disability and are believed to affect one in every 400 people – meaning about 20 million children and adults across the globe.

Now, more than ever, it is important to us as human beings to be happy and healthy, but the brain’s primary objective is to keep us safe. The main function of our brain is to help us survive the day and keep us alive and well from today to tomorrow, but scientists have tricks up their sleeves to enable you to be happier and enjoy life to the fullest.

A researcher from the North-West University (NWU) and one of the rising stars in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), is taking part in this year’s BioAfrica Convention that is taking place from 24 to 26 August.

The disruptive Covid-19 pandemic has not sidetracked the North-West University’s (NWU’s) researchers and academics from using their expertise to the benefit of society.

It has been proven conclusively that exclusively breastfeeding a baby for the first six months has numerous long-term health benefits for a child. However, a large number of South African women are not doing this.