What is a network meta-analysis? Network meta-analysis is a statistical method that enables the comparison of three or more interventions simultaneously and goes beyond simple pair-wise comparisons. It tells us which treatment option is the best. Who is this for? Clinicians, students and researchers who have basic knowledge of biostatistics and epidemiology and are interested […]
READ MOREWhat is a network meta-analysis? Network meta-analysis is a statistical method that enables the comparison of three or more interventions simultaneously and goes beyond simple pair-wise comparisons. It tells us which treatment option is the best. Who is this for? Clinicians, Researchers and Policy-makers working in the field of HIV in sub-Saharan Africa, interested in […]
READ MOREFireside chat Title: Hovering at 25%: the infodemic surrounding South Africa’s challenges with the Covid-19 Vaccination Date: 20 October 2021. 15:00 – 16:15 (SA Time) To view the recording of the firseside chat please click here Webinar Title: Going against the grain – academic response to government needs for rapid evidence for decision making […]
READ MOREThe Centre for Evidence-based Health Care (CEBHC) is a coordinating and directive institution for research and training of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Stellenbosch University, in the field of evidence-based health care. Located within the Division of Biostatics and Epidemiology, Department of Global Health, the mission of the CEBHC is to be […]
READ MOREHighlights of this Stellenbosch University short course: Highlights the influence of Global Health & its impact Limited intake of 30 students Ten interactive online session Fully online 30 CPD points For more information on the short course, click here For more details, please visit our website: http://www.sun.ac.za/english/faculty/healthsciences/global-health Listen to the experiences of our past participants: […]
READ MOREDr Eleanor Ochodo was awarded the prestigious 2019 UK MRC/DFID African Research Leader award to advance the science of evidence synthesis and research translation in Africa focusing on collaboration between South Africa, Kenya and the UK. As part of this grant Dr. Ochodo will co-supervise two PhD students […]
READ MOREApplicants for this postdoctoral research fellowship must hold (or have been approved for) a doctoral degree in epidemiology, public health or a related health science discipline; and must provide proof of this at the time of application. Preference will be given to candidates who are within five years of having completing their doctoral studies at […]
READ MOREThis postdoctoral research opportunity is for 1 year. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct methodologically sound research on priority topics linked to prehospital care. Applicants for this postdoctoral research fellowship must hold (or have their final dissertation fully approved by the institution to proceed with graduation) a doctoral degree in epidemiology, public health, […]
READ MORE5 week online Short Course: 1 Sept – 2 Oct 2020 Evidence Informed Decision-making (EIDM) has become a hot topic particularly during COVID-19. The media, the public, practitioners and researchers alike have asked critical questions throughout the last few months. What constitutes “evidence?” and “Whose evidence matters?!” How do we distinguish “good” evidence from […]
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