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Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at iYunivesithi Walter Sisulu is South Africa's oldest rural medical school. Established in 1985 to serve rural, underserved and segregated communities using a community-based, problem-based and community oriented curricula, the faculty boasts 3 Schools and 12 Departments which have produced over 7000 graduates since its inception.
Our accredited joint Academic Health Platform with the Eastern Cape Department of Health and the National Health Laboratory Service, which operates in both urban and rural settings, includes all levels of care ranging from the community, households, clinics and community health centres through district hospitals, specialised hospitals and regional hospitals to tertiary and central hospitals.
The knowledge partner for ahealthiersociety.
Dear colleagues and partners, communities and patients, students and alumni
Together, we stand at the heart of health and healing, driven by commitment to excellence, quality, equity, and compassion. Your dedication from innovative research to nurturing future health professionals and providing high quality care continues to shape the future of medicine and health sciences. As we advance our academic mission and strengthen partnerships across borders, we honour the legacy of iYunivesithi Walter Sisulu. Let us continue cultivating knowledge, transforming lives, and building resilient systems that serve generations to come. Thank you for your unwavering support and shared vision.
Yours in Health,
Prof. Wezile Chitha
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences
iYunivesithi Walter Sisulu, South Africa
