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DSI/MRC South African Population Research Infrastructure Network
South Africa
Joined October 2019
The poster presentation session yielded robust engagement on day 2 of the annual SAPRIN conference, yesterday. The theme is, "Advancing Health & Social Wellbeing through Population Science." .@MRCza @dstigovza .@AHRI_News @AgincourtHDSS @GRT_Inspired .@USINGA_ @Auruminstitute
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Dr André Rose launched the SAPRIN Strategic Plan 2025 – 2030 at the Annual SAPRIN conference, yesterday. This strategy outlines the next phase in advancing SAPRIN’s vision of achieving equitable health & social wellbeing, through its HDSS nodes. Read here
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Dr Keith Cloete, HOD, Western Cape Department of Health; Professor Liesl Zülkhe, Vice-President (ER-IP): SAMRC & Dr Hannah Hussey, C-SHARP Nodal Director addressed delegates during the opening session of the SAPRIN conference, yesterday. @MRCza @dstigovza
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On day 2 of the #GenS2025 Youth Job Shadow Programme learners visited the AHRI laboratory. They viewed the facilities, saw equipment & engaged with scientists. Learners also had the opportunity to meet SAMRC President & CEO, Professor Ntobeko Ntusi. @MRCza @dstigovza @AHRI_News
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The Durban leg of the Gen S Programme commenced yesterday. A career panel spoke to learners about various medical and science careers. First-hand research experience was gained during visits to HIDRU clinical research sites. #GenS2025.@MRCza.@dstigovza
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SAPRIN congratulates its Data Science intern, Augustine Khumalo who is part of a multidisciplinary team working on the recently launched PAMHoYA Project. Read more below.
Published in the Mail & Guardian: A first for mental health data science in Africa. The SAMRC’s Youth Health Economics focal area launches PAMHoYA - a platform to assist & support the design of targeted mental health programmes & policies. More on this:
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Join SAPRIN as Dr Edzani Mphaphuli of the Grow Great Campaign talks about, "Counting Centimetres, Changing Futures: How Population Data Can Drive Policy Action to End Childhood Stunting in South Africa." Register here .
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The latest edition of the SAPRIN Connection newsletter is now available. Click on the link below to access it .@MRCza @dstigovza @AgincourtHDSS @AHRI_News.@GRT_Inspired @USINGA_ @Auruminstitute
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Dr André Rose of SAPRIN presented at a workshop during the 12th #EDCTPForum in Kigali, Rwanda today on “SAPRIN: The challenge and outcome of developing a strategy for a national research infrastructure responsive to national priorities.”.@MRCza @dstigovza
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"SAPRIN welcomes the official launch of the African Population Cohorts Consortium (APCC). With over 40 cohorts across 16 countries, the APCC can become a powerful mechanism to enhance policy development in Africa," said SAPRIN’s Dr André Rose.
The African Population Cohorts Consortium #APCC has officially launched. With over 40 cohorts from 16 countries, it aims to lead Africa’s health #data revolution through long-term, African-led research across #health equity, #climate resilience, and #universal health coverage.
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RT @GRT_Inspired: 🚨 Data Collection Alert!.The GRT-I 2025 round has officially begun! 📊✨.We're gathering crucial insights to drive better d….
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SAPRIN congratulates the 25 graduates of the Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Programme. Well done to acting Director of SAPRIN, Dr André Rose on graduating from the Programme. Read more below. @MRCza @dstigovza.
🎓 Meet the 25 graduates of the 4th cohort of the @KofiAnnan Global Health Leadership Programme!. This is a fellowship programme for Africans by Africans. It empowers emerging public health leaders across Africa with the advanced skills and strategic insight needed to shape and
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The recording of the May SAPRIN Population Science Seminar series webinar is below. Two presentations were made by speakers from the SAMRC/Wits Agincourt Research unit. E-mail saprin@mrc.ac.za to receive alerts. @MRCza @dstigovza @AgincourtHDSS.
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Join us for the May SAPRIN Population Science Seminar Series webinar. Mr Cyril Chironda & Dr Belinda Njiro from the SAMRC/Wits Agincourt Research unit are scheduled to present. All interested are welcome. Register here .@MRCza @dstigovza
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SAPRIN funded PhD Fellow, Kagiso Seakamela co-authored an article, "Multimorbidity Management: A Scoping Review of Interventions and Health Outcomes," in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Read here @MRCza @dstigovza.
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Multimorbidity, defined as the co-occurrence of two or more chronic conditions in an individual, has emerged as a worldwide public health concern contributing to mortality and morbidity. This complex...
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The call for abstracts for the annual SAPRIN conference has been extended to 5 May. The conference takes place from 21 - 23 July in Cape Town under the theme, "Advancing Health & Social Wellbeing through Population Science." Apply here .@MRCza @dstigovza
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The SAPRIN Population Science Seminar Series moves to a webinar format from April. This forum is aimed at sharing & collaborating on topics that are primarily HDSS & population science focused. Register here @MRCza @dstigovza
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RT @USINGA_: USINGA hosted BAMMISHO, SAPRIN's newest site, for a knowledge exchange visit, providing BAMMISHO with a valuable opportunity….
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Call for Abstracts is now open for the Annual SAPRIN Conference. It takes place from 21 – 23 July in Cape Town under the theme “Advancing Health & Social Wellbeing through Population Science.” Apply here.
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SAPRIN bids farewell to its Director, Dr Kobus Herbst & Co-Director, Professor Mark Collinson. We thank them for their remarkable leadership in establishing a diverse national infrastructure consisting of 7 HDSS nodes. Read more here .@MRCza @dstigovza
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