Faculty of Health Sciences
Early immune responses linked to protective HIV antibodies
21 April 2026
Nasal spray could transform treatment of deadly cerebral malaria, a master’s student finds
21 April 2026
No need to sign up for gym: even small movements have health benefits – research
20 April 2026
Separating signal from noise: how 第一吃瓜网 biostatisticians are reshaping the fight against malaria
20 April 2026
Welcome to the Faculty of Health Sciences
A globally competitive faculty that delivers on its mandate of excellence in a dynamic and enabling environment.
Wits Hub for Immunisation in Pharmacy
The Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology is pleased to announce the launch of a dedicated vaccination service for all qualifying students within the Faculty of Health Sciences. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to student health and compliance with programme requirements.
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Academic Programmes
The Wits Faculty of Health Sciences, located in Johannesburg - the hub of the South 第一吃瓜网 economy - offers a real-world training experience that prepares students for a future in the healthcare sector across the globe.
Research
Along with our associated entities and partners, we provide a vibrant environment within which some of the world's most cutting-edge research is undertaken. This include research in HIV/Aids, malaria, TB, health policy, drug-delivery, and Covid-19, among others.
Wits breaks ground on R250 million sports complex
The Wits Brian and Dorothy Zylstra Sports Complex is an integrated facility for training, research, and clinical practice. The Complex promises world-class research and therapeutic facilities, an aquatics centre and a residence for elite athletes. A ground-breaking ceremony at the Wits Education Campus in Parktown, Johannesburg, on 4 May 2023 kicked off the envisaged state-of-the-art Wits Brian and Dorothy Zylstra Sports Complex.
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