The Department of Paediatrics and Child Health at the University of Pretoria is a national and continental resource and advocate in Paediatrics and Child Health, advancing excellence in research, training and continuing professional development, clinical care, and administration and is a sought after training centre for Paediatrics in Africa. Our ‘CORE VALUES’ are

• Respect and kindness amongst all staff and patients
• Promotion of happiness amongst all who interact with us
• A culture of research and publication
• Leadership
• Passion with humility, honesty and integrity
• Contribution to upliftment of previously disadvantaged members of staff and community

History

"UP Medisyne 50" (version only available in Afrikaans) had a review of the first 50 years for Paediatrics at the University of Pretoria.
Prof E Janssen was the first head of the Department in 1946.

Photo: UP Medisyne 50