AIU Archives - UCT Lung Institute

23rd July 2025

Aerobiology Workshop

Hosted by Prof Jonny Peter, Head of the Allergy & Immunology Unit at the UCT Lung Institute, this one-day workshop brings together leading voices in aerobiology, allergy, environmental health, and policy to explore how airborne exposures shape respiratory health in South Africa.

12th June 2024

AIU Rooibos Study

Have you ever wondered if Rooibos herbal tea will make any difference?

31st January 2023

Vaping and Teens

CapeTalks Lunch with Pippa Hudson recent Health and Wellness topic was Vaping and Teens. Pippa spoke to Prof. Richard van Zyl-Smith - A pulmonologist and Principal Investigator at the renowned UCT Lung Institute.

8th November 2022

High numbers of high school students vaping to manage stress, says expert

John Maytham spoke to pulmonologist and researcher based at the University of Cape Town, Professor Richard van Zyl-Smit, about the smoking habits of teenagers.

26th May 2022

Pretoria family suffers from a rare disease

Pretoria family suffers from a rare disease that causes them unbearable pain and heavy swelling

22nd October 2021

THE REAL POLLEN COUNT: Slight relief for allergy sufferers in CT, but high counts persist

Health24 – 22 October 2021 Amid the highest recorded pollen counts in history, Health24 will be bringing you exclusive pollen count updates courtesy of the UCT […]

11th October 2021

THE REAL POLLEN COUNT: Cape Town allergy sufferers experience ongoing symptoms

Health24 – 11th October 2021 Amid the highest recorded pollen counts in history, Health24 will be bringing you exclusive pollen count updates courtesy of the UCT […]

30th September 2021

TALKING VACCINES TRIAL PHASE – CHILDREN

Facebook – Gershawn Coetzee – 14 September 2021 TALKING VACCINES TRIAL PHASE – CHILDREN 21:00 DStv 263 with Allergologist / Paediatrician Dr. Thulja Trikamjee Thulja Trikamjee […]

21st September 2021

The Air We Breathe

The Real Pollen Count – 21 September 2021 How are pollen levels, climate, pollution and Covid-19 related? The Air We Breathe webinar took place on 21 […]

17th September 2021

Nominate your Community Hero Today

Facebook – Gershawn Coetzee – 17 September 2021 We talk Vaccinations and Trials (children) with Allergologist and Specialist Paediatrician Dr. Thulja Trikamjee #TimeOutWithGC DStv 263 Thulja […]

10th September 2021

Dr Fundi In Conversation With Dr Thulja Trikamjee

Facebook – Dr Fundile Nyati – 10 September 2021 Thulja Trikamjee is a specialist Paediatrician and Allergologist from the University of Cape Town. She shares ways […]

9th September 2020

Ways to treat environmental allergies

Daylymotion – 27 August 2020 Thulja Trikamjee is a specialist Paediatrician and Allergologist from the University of Cape Town. She shares ways to treat allergies. Please […]

9th April 2020

Could the TB vaccine you received at birth help protect against the coronavirus? We asked an expert

Health24 | Updated 09 April 2020 The age-old BCG vaccine is currently being trialled in Australia to see if it could lessen the impact of Covid-19 […]

13th January 2020

DILYS BERMAN AWARDED A PhD

20th November 2019

UCT prof leads ground-breaking pollen monitoring campaign

22nd October 2019

Hay fever and asthma hell as Cape Town pollen count hits new peak levels

CAPE TALK 567AM – 22 October 2019 12:37 PM by Qama Qukula Guest: Keertan Dheda | Professor People who suffer from hay fever allergies and asthma […]

8th September 2019

Pollen deposits contributing to global warming: Professor Jonny Peter

SABC Digital News – Published on 8 Sep 2019 This year saw some of the highest recorded pollen counts in history, which had cities from Europe […]

7th September 2019

Impact of pollen on public health: Prof Jonny Peter

SABC Digital News – Published on 7 Sep 2019 Scientists predict that pollen counts will quadruple in the next 20 to 30 years, making life unbearable […]

6th September 2019

Scientist are predicting pollen counts will quadruple in the next 20 years

eNCA – 6 September 2019 Scientist are predicting pollen counts will quadruple in the next 20 to 30 years making life unbearable for those with pollen […]

6th September 2019

Pollen monitoring in SA

The John Maytham Show – 5 September 2019 Guest: Prof Jonny Peter Head of the Allergy unit at UCT’s Lung Institute http://www.capetalk.co.za/podcasts/144/the-john-maytham-show/243126/pollen-monitoring-in-sa

4th September 2019

Pollen counts could quadruple in SA in coming years, warns scientists

https://www.iol.co.za/capetimes/news/pollen-counts-could-quadruple-in-sa-in-coming-years-warns-scientists-31823832

3rd May 2019

Science & Tech: Gene therapy

30 April 2019 3:12 PM Guest: Prof Jonny Peter | Head of Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology at UCT and Groote Schuur Hospital […]

8th November 2018

Secondhand Vape Exposure May Be Risky for Asthmatic Teens

by Salynn Boyles, Contributing Writer October 29, 2018 Breathing ENDS aerosol linked to asthma attacks in study Secondhand exposure to aerosols from electronic cigarettes and other […]

18th October 2018

National pollen monitoring under threat

15 October 2018 7:52 AM The Kieno Kammies Show With pollen levels in Cape Town at an all time high in recent weeks, hay fever sufferers […]

3rd October 2018

First UCARE in Africa

08/20/2018 We are happy to announce the successful audit of our first UCARE in Africa: The UCT Lung Institute – Allergy & Immunology Unit […]

20th September 2018

Health Feature: hay fever and seasonal allergies

15 September 2018 7:12 AM Africa Melane talks to Prof Jonny Peter Head of the Allergy and Immunology unit at UCT’s Lung Institute. http://www.capetalk.co.za/podcasts/121/weekend-breakfast-with-africa-melane/109490/health-feature-hay-fever-and-seasonal-allergies […]

19th June 2018

SA allergy medicines are based on European plants — here’s why

Sarah Wild, Business Insider SA Jun 19, 2018, 07:17 AM South Africa’s allergy tests are based on European plants. Alien plants are responsible for most allergies in […]

8th February 2018

5 Important Steps in Clinical Research

By UCT Lung Institute| February 6th, 2018|Research There are various steps involved in clinical research to ensure safety and efficacy. Below find the 5 steps […]

30th January 2018

Would you like to participate in Clinical trials?

By AFSA| January 9th, 2018|Research http://www.allergyfoundation.co.za/would-you-like-to-participate-in-clinical-trials/ By participating in clinical trials, you will have access to Doctors, Nurses, Dieticians resulting in additional medical check-ups, laboratory tests […]

19th December 2017

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