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# Knowledge Translation Unit

Knowledge Translation Unit

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [How online training can strengthen health systems in lower-income countries and where it falls short](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/2026/06/30/how-online-training-can-strengthen-health-systems-in-lower-income-countries-and-where-it-falls-short/) - Cape Town, South Africa — Relying only on face-to-face training for primary healthcare workers in low- and middle-income countries is becoming unsustainable.
- [Bridging the gap between medical evidence and frontline healthcare](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/2026/06/17/bridging-the-gap-between-medical-evidence-and-frontline-healthcare/) - How can we ensure that evidence translates into healthcare policy updates and patient care? This is what the Knowledge Translation Foundation looks to resolve.
- [Policy to Practice: Ethiopia Explores Knowledge Translation in Cape Town](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/2026/05/20/policy-to-practice-ethiopia-explores-knowledge-translation-in-cape-town/) - The Knowledge Translation Foundation hosted a delegation from the Ministry of Health Ethiopia to discuss the layered realities of primary healthcare.

## Pages

- [Home](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/) - Bridging the gap between what we know and what we do in healthcare.
- [Vacancies](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/vacancies/) - Expertise we are needing... There are currently no vacancies at the KTU Communications Officer KTF is seeking a Communications Officer to support and coordinate communications across the organisation’s programmes, including PACK, training activities, and digital innovation initiatives. The role is practical and delivery-focused, responsible for content creation, digital communications, and coordination with internal teams and
- [Team](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/about-us/team/) - KTU’s Multidisciplinary Team We pride ourselves on our multidisciplinary team structure, which fosters collaboration and innovation across diverse areas of expertise. Our clinical experts, data analysts, researchers, trainers, and implementation specialists work seamlessly together, breaking down silos to ensure integrated and holistic solutions.This collaborative approach enables us to address complex healthcare challenges from multiple perspectives,
- [Contact](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/contact/) - Email: ktu@uct.ac.za --- Number: +27 21 650 1916 --- Address: SG109 Great Westerford, 240 Main Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town
- [Copyright Notice](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/copyright-notice/) - Copyright Notice Knowledge Translation Foundation NPC© Knowledge Translation Foundation NPC, 2026. All rights reserved. 1. The KTF and ownership of rights1.1 This notice is issued by the Knowledge Translation Foundation NPC, a non-profit company duly incorporated in terms of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 with registration number 2024/333268/08 (the “KTF”), being the entity through
- [News](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/news/) - News How online training can strengthen health systems in lower-income countries and where it falls short 30 June 2026 Cape Town, South Africa — Relying only on face-to-face training for primary healthcare workers in low- and middle-income countries is becoming unsustainable. Research from the Read More » Bridging the gap between medical evidence and frontline
- [Past Research](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/research/past-research/) - Browse our past research and the impact it has had. Topics include adult and child health, mental health and infection mitigation of COVID-19 transmission.
- [Research](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/research/) - We design health system interventions that are tailored to address the specific needs of patients, communities and health care service providers.
- [ENHANCE](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/research/past-research/enhance/) - ENHANCE EvideNce led co-created HeAlth systems interventioNs for MLTC-M CarE The challengeIn South Africa, and globally, we are seeing a rise in the number of people living with many long-term conditions (MLTCs). Our clinics have long been organised into disease specific health systems, where one nurse sees people with some conditions and other nurses, or
- [Pearl Spiller](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/about-us/team/pearl-spiller/) - Pearl Spiller - Head of Design - BA, AdvDip (Multimedia Design and Production)
- [Daniella Georgeu-Pepper](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/about-us/team/daniella-georgeu-pepper/) - Daniella Georgeu-Pepper - Head of Implementation - Dip Nursing, PG Dip Nursing Ed, MEd
- [Christy-Joy Ras](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/about-us/team/christy-joy-ras/) - Christy-Joy Ras - Head of Learning and Development - BCur
- [Publications](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/research/publications/) - Browse our extensive list of publication, which cover topics such as mental health, respiratory disease and multi-morbidity.
- [PACK's Reach](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/pack/reach/) - PACK has been localised and is being used in multiple LMICs across the globe including South Africa, Brazil, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Nigeria and Botswana
- [Resources](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/resources/) - Get your version of our free downloadable resources to help you improve and standardise the healthcare you provide to your patients.
- [PACK](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/pack/) - The PACK Programme was designed to strengthen healthcare systems so that quality care is available to people in under-resourced settings.
- [Faye Eshraghi](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/about-us/team/faye-eshraghi/) - Faye Eshraghi - Chief Operating Officer - MBA - Focus on contract management and unit's sustainability. Also COO for The Health Foundation.
- [Lara Fairall](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/about-us/team/lara-fairall/) - Lara Fairall - Director - MBChB, PhD - Hon Prof in Medicine Dept at UCT; Prof & Chair in Global Healthcare Delivery in the King’s Global Health Institute at KCL
- [COVID-19 Materials Archive](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/covid-19-materials-archive/) - COVID-19 Materials Archive This archive showcases the materials we developed for the public and health services during the pandemic, spanning general prevention and vaccine information as well as guidance for schools, workplaces, religious settings, and travel. This collection demonstrates our ability to rapidly deliver high-quality, evidence-based communication across diverse contexts in times of public health
- [Venessa Timmerman](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/about-us/team/venessa-timmerman/) - Dr Venessa Timmerman - Data Scientist - PhD Medicine
- [Ruth Cornick](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/about-us/team/ruth-cornick/) - Dr Ruth Cornick - Head of Knowledge Translation - MBChB, DCH, MPH
- [Robyn Curran](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/about-us/team/robyn-curran/) - Dr Robyn Curran - Senior Research Officer - BN, PhD
- [COVID-19: Public Information](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/covid-19-materials-archive/covid-19-public-information/) - COVID-19: Public Information Our public information materials provided clear, accessible guidance to help communities understand COVID-19 risks, prevention measures, symptoms, testing, and when to seek care. These resources supported informed decision-making and encouraged safer everyday behaviours during periods of rapidly changing public health guidance. See our other COVID-9 material Clinical and Health Worker Guidance Hospitals
- [COVID-19: Schools and Workplace](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/covid-19-materials-archive/covid-19-schools-workplace/) - COVID-19: Schools and Workplaces Our materials for schools and workplaces provided practical guidance to help these settings operate as safely as possible, covering prevention measures, case management steps, and communication tips for staff, learners, and families. This collection includes easy-to-use checklists and WhatsApp messages designed to support quick decision-making and clear, consistent communication during periods
- [COVID-19: Clinical and Health Worker Guidance](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/covid-19-materials-archive/covid-19-clinical-and-health-worker-guidance/) - Clinical and Health Worker Guidance Our COVID-19 clinical guidance was tailored for healthcare workers, providing clear, practical direction on diagnosis, management, infection prevention, and evolving treatment protocols. Updated frequently as new evidence emerged, these resources supported frontline teams in delivering safe, consistent care throughout the pandemic. See our other COVID-9 material Hospitals Vaccines & Sisonke
- [COVID-19: Community Kitchens and Religious Places](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/covid-19-materials-archive/covid-19-community-kitchens-and-religious-places/) - COVID-19: Community Kitchens and Religious Places Our resources for community kitchens and places of worship offered straightforward guidance on safe operations, including hygiene practices, crowd management, and ways to maintain essential services while reducing transmission risk. These materials supported leaders and volunteers with practical tools and ready-to-use messages to help keep gatherings safer and sustain
- [COVID-19: Hospitals](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/covid-19-materials-archive/covid-19-hospitals/) - COVID-19: Hospitals Our hospital posters focused on core infection-prevention and health-worker safety themes, offering clear, practical reminders on key behaviours and safe practices across clinical and shared spaces. These visual materials supported consistent messaging within facilities and helped reinforce everyday actions that reduce transmission risks for both staff and patients. See our other COVID-9 material
- [COVID-19: Vaccines and Sisonke Research Project](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/covid-19-materials-archive/covid-19-vaccines-sisonke/) - COVID-19: Vaccines and Sisonke Research Project Our COVID-19 vaccine materials were designed for both the public and healthcare workers, offering clear information on vaccine safety, effectiveness, eligibility, and rollout processes. This collection also includes resources developed for the Sisonke study, all of which were regularly updated to reflect new evidence and support informed decision-making across
- [COVID-19: Testing and Travel](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/covid-19-materials-archive/covid-19-testing-and-travel/) - COVID-19: Testing Criteria and Travel Advice Our materials on testing criteria and travel provided clear, up-to-date guidance on testing protocols, travel restrictions, and safety measures for both domestic and international movement. These resources were regularly updated to align with changing regulations, ensuring travelers and the public were informed of the latest requirements to minimize the
- [KTF Board​](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/about-us/ktf-board/) - Knowledge Translation Foundation Board Professor Iraj AbedianBoard ChairProfessor Iraj Abedian is an esteemed economist and strategist whose work has shaped national policy, organisational reform, and long-term development thinking across Africa and globally. Over his career, he has advised governments, development institutions, and leading private-sector organisations on economic strategy, fiscal sustainability, social investment, and inclusive growth.
- [Privacy-Policy-App](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/privacy-policy-app/) - Privacy Policy This privacy policy (“Privacy Policy“) applies to how we process your Personal Information (as defined in paragraph 2.1 below) when you use the website available at https://knowledgetranslation.co.za (“Web-App“) or any of the Services (defined below) available through the Website. All of the provisions of this Privacy Policy are important, but please pay special
- [Terms-Of-Use-App](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/terms-of-use-app/) - Terms of use Pack App Your access to and use of the Website (as defined below) is subject to these terms and conditions (“Terms”). Please read these Terms carefully before accessing or using this Website. All of the terms and conditions in the Terms are important, but please pay special attention to the parts that
- [Jeeten Singh](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/about-us/team/jeeten-singh/) - Jeeten Singh - Head of Finance - Associate General Accountant registered with SAICA
- [Candice Daniels](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/about-us/team/candice-daniels/) - Dr Candice Daniels - Learning Innovation Manager - MBChB, Dip HIV Man
- [Vanessa Mudaly](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/about-us/team/vanessa-mudaly-2/) - Home » About us » Team » Vanessa Mudaly Dr Vanessa Mudaly Head of Clinical Content MBBCh, FCPHM Vanessa Mudaly is the Head of Clinical Content at the Knowledge Translation Unit (KTU). She joined the team in 2025.She completed her MBBCh at the Wits University and later obtained an MPH (epidemiology) at UCT. She has worked in
- [Babalwa Zani](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/about-us/team/babalwa-zani/) - Babalwa Zani - Senior Research Officer - MSc
- [TeamOLD](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/about-us/teamold/) - Lara Fairall, Ruth Cornick, Daniella Georgeu-Pepper, Christy-Joy Ras, Candice Daniels, Mareike Rabe, Robyn Curran, Babalwa Zani, Venessa Timmerman, Scott Mahoney
- [Privacy Policy](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/privacy-policy/) - This privacy policy applies to how we process your personal information when you use the website or any of the services available through the website.
- [Terms of use](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/terms-of-use/) - The rules, specifications, and requirements for the use of our products and/or services available on ths website.
- [About us](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/about-us/) - Our Vision is to improve the quality of primary healthcare for underserved communities through pragmatic research, evidence-based implementation, evaluation, and engagement of health systems, their planners, providers and communities.
- [Digital Innovation](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/digital-innovation/) - Ensuring that global developments in digital health and new technologies are adapted, assessed and deployed in a responsible, transparent and accessible manner.
- [PACK Youth](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/research/pack-youth/) - PACK Youth Strengthening the quality of adolescent primary healthcare in South Africa: preliminary work on a complex public health intervention PACK (Practical Approach to Care Kit) Youth aims to explore and understand the status of adolescent and youth primary healthcare available in clinics and schools in order to refine and adapt a health systems intervention
- [Training](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/training/) - Developed over many years, our training is based on adult education principles. Content is aligned to policy and up to date with latest evidence-based practice.
- [Purchase](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/purchase/) - Purchase a hardcopy of the PACK guide for you to use in your clinical practice.
- [Download form](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/download-form/) - Fill in the form to access your free download We require your contact details to help us understand where our material are used to improve our offerings. This also helps us keep you updated should there be urgent changes to the material that may affect your approach to a condition or patient. Terms of use

## Downloads

- [PACK WC Adult 2025 with Contraception Updates](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/download/20960/?tmstv=1789411101)
- [PACK WC Child 2026 eBook](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/download/20725/?tmstv=1789411101)
- [WC PACK Adult 2025 Guide (eBook)](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/download/15930/?tmstv=1789411101)
- [SA APC 2023 (eBook)](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/download/1569/?tmstv=1789411101)
- [Brazil Florianopolis PACK Adult 2023 (eBook)](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/download/1161/?tmstv=1789411101)
- [Brazil Campo Grande PACK Adult 2023 (eBook)](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/download/1158/?tmstv=1789411101)
- [WC PACK Child 2023 Guide (eBook)](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/download/1155/?tmstv=1789411101)
- [WC PACK Adult 2023 Guide (eBook)](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/download/1152/?tmstv=1789411101)
- [WC Wound Care Guide 2021](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/download/597/?tmstv=1789411101)
- [WC B-2-2 Wheel 2024](https://knowledgetranslation.co.za/download/7157/?tmstv=1789411101)

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