South Africa – Sweden University Forum (SASUF) Strategic internationalization project (2017-2020) Strengthening ties between South Africa & Sweden in research, education and innovation Creating innovative ways to approach internationalization Connecting universities with funding agencies, industry, ministries & society in working towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals the idea & aim of this project is that the relationship between SA & SE in research, education and innovation is at a new level. In this project we will bring researchers from both countries together to discuss challenges common to both countries. They will discuss the challenges and also a way forward, how can we, as two countries but also as a part of a larger global community, deal with these challenges. It is for this reason that we also involve funding agencies & ministries from both countries. We can take an active role in shaping the research & education policies of our countries, we can help funding agencies and government understand what the challenges are and what is needed to deal with them. We can point them in the right direction. In three years time, sure we will see more Research Joint publications, research projects, co-supervision of post-graduate and PhD-students Education Development of joint programmes Strategic projects (ex Capacity building, innovation) Increased student & PhD mobility Teacher, researcher and post-doc exchanges Increased awareness of SE & SA as study destinations Industry Seed-funding projects (linked to industry-academia events) Industry PhDs & internships for students Collaboration projects researchers and industry But we will also have set a new standard for collaboration between our two countries.

Swedish Partners

South African Partners

Main Project activities Research & innovation weeks (one per year) Short term mobility (collaboration seed funding) Interactive platform (e-learning based collaborations)

Short term research mobility projects Seed funding for researchers to facilitate collaboration Existing projects that would benefit from collaborative exchange Joint funding applications for new projects Joint data-collection or similar Co-funded by Department of Higher Education and Training in SA Applications open after the first two research & innovation weeks Open to participants in seminars or PhD:s, post-docs and colleagues that are viewed as emerging researchers Priority for proposals that include: a plan for joint supervision of PhD:s/ master students Co-funding from universities

DUT INTERNATIONAL STINT SEMINAR Challenge: Understanding the burden of disease in Sweden and South Africa and its impact on the health systems of the two countries in the future SEMINAR OBJECTIVES Review the current status of Maternal & child Health RE: SDG 3. Establish & identify Best Practice’s form international experiences to reduce the burden of diseases Develop a Research & academic training programmes to address these constraints to fulfil the mandate of the SDG’s. Explore collaboration between SA and Swedish researchers.

PROGRAMME SESSION I: 9AM – 10:30 INTRODUCTION & WELCOME: PURPOSE OF SEMINAR & BACKGROUND TO STINT – DR L SAMUELS KEYNOTE PAPER: VISITNG SWEDISH RESEARCHER(S) : PROF Per-Olof Ostergren LUND UNIV, SWEDEN OVERVIEW OF MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH IN SA: DR FIROZA HAFFEJEE FAC OF H SCIENCES, DUT DISTRICT HEALTH SYSTEMS INTERVENTIONS & NHI: DR T MOJI, DDG DISTRICT HEALTH, KZN DOH RAPPORTEUR: PROF CC JINABHAI DISCUSSION SESSION Q&A SESSION II: BREAKAWAY GROUPS TO DEVELOP SDG INDICATORS FOR M&E FOR MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH 11- 12:30 LUNCH – 12:30 – 1:45 PM SESSION III: PLENARY REPORT: IDENTIFY CHALLENGES TO MONITOR BURDEN OF DISEASES 1:45 – 3:00PM SESSION IV: SUMMARY & CLOSURE 3:00 PM

Understanding the Burden of Disease in Sweden & South Africa & THEME 4 Understanding the Burden of Disease in Sweden & South Africa & its Impact on the Health Systems of the two Countries in the Future

SDG 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages

Health targets for SDG 3 3.1 By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100 000 live births. 3.2 By 2030, end preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age, with all countries aiming to reduce neonatal mortality to at least as low as 12 per 1000 live births and under-5 mortality to at least as low as 25 per 1000 live births. 3.3 By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communicable diseases. 3.4 By 2030, reduce by one third premature mortality from non-communicable diseases through prevention and treatment and promote mental health and well-being. 3.5 Strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse and harmful use of alcohol. 3.6 By 2020, halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents. 3.7 By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care services, including for family planning, information and education, and the integration of reproductive health into national strategies and programmes. 3.8 Achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all. 3.9 By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution and contamination. 3.a Strengthen the implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in all countries, as appropriate.

GROUP DISCUSSIONS – FACILITATORS GUIDELINES  GROUP 1 QUESTION:  How would we increase the alignment of the SDG’s to the NDP.   GROUP 2 QUESTION: Develop a Research & Development (R&D) Agenda -specifically focussing on the M&E of the SDG 3 & its Targets / Indicators. GROUP 3 QUESTION:   How would we align with the National Health Insurance NHI policy & programme of the SA Government to promote the SDG’s. GROUP 4 QUESTION: What Health Systems & Health Service Indicators would IMPROVE the system for the Monitoring & Evaluation of the SDG 3 and its Targets – including the DHIS & assess compliance with the SDG 3 & other SDG’s.