| AIDS | Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome |
| COVID-19 | Coronavirus Disease 2019 |
| DVC | Deputy Vice-Chancellor |
| HIV | Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
| KTA | Knowledge-to-Action |
| NCD | Non-Communicable Disease |
| NDoH | National Department of Health |
| NHRSC | National Health Research Committee |
| POPIA | Protection of Personal Information Act |
| SA | South Africa |
| SDG | Sustainable Development Goal |
| TB | Tuberculosis |
| UWC | University of the Western Cape |
| WHO | World Health Organization |
| WHERETO | Where, Hook, Explore, Reflect, Evaluate, Tailor, Organize |