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We aim to improve the nation's health and quality of life through promoting and conducting relevant and responsive health research
South Africa
Joined February 2011
The 2025 South African Child Gauge, released on 4 November and edited by Lucy Jamieson, Profs Shanaaz Mathews & Mercilene Machisa (SAMRC), and Lori Lake, calls for an integrated approach to break intergenerational cycles of harm. đź”— https://t.co/2JucOtSqWL
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Dr Wanga Zembe-Mkabile joined President Cyril Ramaphosa to launch the first global inequality report. Her work highlights food justice, healthcare, education & social protection as levers to tackle inequality. Report available here: https://t.co/WduIHcv1wt
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The SAMRC proudly congratulates Professor Rachel Jewkes, Executive Scientist at our Gender and Health Research Unit, on being awarded the ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medal Award 2025. #ScienceForSociety #ASSAf #GenderEquality #PublicHealth #ResearchExcellence
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The SAMRC and @dstigovza have signed an MoU with Illumina, in a landmark effort to sequence 110 000 genomes, building the country’s first comprehensive national genomic reference database. More on this: https://t.co/RW2xmpBMCZ
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To mark his first year as President&CEO, Prof Ntobeko Ntusi spent time with ten Grade 11 boys, sharing his journey from EC to studying abroad &later completing medicine at UCT. The visit gave exposure to cardiology& other medical specialisations,investing time in the boy child
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To mark his first year as President&CEO, Prof Ntobeko Ntusi spent time with ten Grade 11 boys, sharing his journey from EC to studying abroad &later completing medicine at UCT. The visit gave exposure to cardiology& other medical specialisations,investing time in the boy child
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The implementation of NHI will require changes in SA’s health system,from funding &management to healthcare delivery. Through the Evidence to Decision (E2D) Partnership,SAMRC, @StellenboschUni CEBHC & @HealthZA are ensuring evidence guides every step. 🔗 https://t.co/a6jowDLozH
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SA’s National Health Technology Assessment Symposium themed "Shaping the Future of HTA in SA” kicks off on 21 Oct 2025! Stakeholders from government, academia, industry & international partners will collaborate on strengthening evidence-informed decision-making under #NHI
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At a G20 side event, SAMRC, with Wits RHI, GHHIN & support from The Rockefeller Foundation, held discussions on climate resilience and health protection.  “This is an opportunity to set a new agenda for heat-related health impacts and save lives,” Prof Caradee Wright, SAMRC
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BRIP hosted its 15th Conference at the SAMRC on the 15-16th October. The main purpose of this hybrid conference was to showcase the work of next-generation scientists – postdoctoral fellows, PhD and MSc students. Over the 2-day event, there were 32 oral & 69 poster presentations
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Mental Health Awareness Month is commemorated in October in South Africa. This plain language summary was produced by Cochrane SA provides insight into family-based interventions for the care of people with schizophrenia or schizophrenia-like disorders. https://t.co/34XftlSYIr
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The first CATIR cohort is here! A collaboration between DSTI, SAMRC, & Thermo Fisher Scientific, CATIR aims to build SA’s future scientific leaders. Welcome to our pioneering group from Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University! #Innovation #NextGenResearchers #ScienceForImpact
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The SAMRC proudly congratulates Dr Nonhlakanipho Sangweni, recipient of the prestigious L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science Award. Her research furthers the understanding of cancers, cardiovascular diseases & diabetes related cardiomyopathies. #WomenInSTEM
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On #WorldMentalHealthDay,with local universities,civil society organisations &local communities we launch the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Initiative(CAMHI). Advancing access to care,build capacity &responsive mental health solutions in South Africa. https://t.co/GGoHj9Ckrt
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As the world observes World Mental Health Day on Friday, 10 October, the SAMRC highlights that mental health challenges remain a leading cause of illness and disability among young people, both globally and in South Africa. More on this: https://t.co/ajgqa064jq
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Call for Applications: EP PerMed invites proposals on innovative solutions for managing multimorbidity in chronic diseases. Who can apply? South African universities, academic hospitals & other public or independent research organisations. More info: https://t.co/Gsj2rgwkkl
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In the recent issue of The Lancet journal (Vol 406, 4 October 2025) Prof Liesl Zühlke-SAMRC Vice President & Paediatric Cardiologist at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital is profiled at the invitation of Joanna Palmer-Executive Editor of The Lancet https://t.co/dYrFVHDTSO
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CATIR has officially welcomed its first cohort of students from Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University. These students will be trained in advanced molecular science and laboratory management – building vital scientific expertise to strengthen South Africa’s health systems.
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For #WorldEnvironmentalHealthDay, Dr Howlett-Downing & Mr Siyathemba Kunene joined the NDoH conference on “Clean Air, Healthy People.” They shared new awareness materials & insights from the SAMRC-led Planet4Health Case Study 2 on SA's air pollution & its impact on communities.
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SAMRC RCD Initiative at Selected Universities-RFA. Closing date: 26 October 2025. The priority research areas are: Non-Communicable Diseases, Violence and Injury, Infectious Diseases, Maternal and Child Health, Health Systems, and Public Health Innovation. https://t.co/2562fcWv1Y
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