SAMRC

We aim to improve the nation's health and quality of life through promoting and conducting relevant and responsive health research

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The SAMRC proudly congratulates Prof Shabir Madhi, Director of the SAMRC/Wits Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics Research Unit, on receiving the 2026 Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID).

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Research matters when it improves lives. At Nelson Mandela University, SAMRC’s Prof Liesl Zühlke called for equitable childhood heart care, community-led research and stronger African health systems.
#PublicLecture #NMU #HealthEquity #HeartHealth
https://t.co/L0iSbJYkTx

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Childhood stunting can affect growth, brain development & lifelong opportunities.

Prof Wanga Zembe-Mkabile joins the coalition urging government to fund the Maternal Support Grant. As South Africa approaches the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement.

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Could you save a life if someone collapsed in front of you? This #WorldRestartAHeartDay 16 October, SAMRC encourages you to learn the basics of hands-only CPR & discover how a few simple actions can help keep someone alive until emergency services arrive.
https://t.co/DEoK3MSfkH

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STEAM-3D’s 1st workshop brought together 62 in-person & 75+ online delegates from 4 African countries to strengthen infectious disease modelling & data analysis skills. Prof. Liesl Zühlke addressed attendees on advancing African-led public health solutions
https://t.co/nZivWivjdT

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Important Reminder-Closing dates for the NHRE RFA’s specified below
Research in Non-communicable diseases-15 Oct
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Health Systems Research-16 Oct
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Research in Women, Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health-16 Oct
https://t.co/OISoyPlnW7

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Catch Professor Liesl Zühlke, SAMRC Vice-President of Extramural Research & Internal Portfolio and a leading cardiovascular researcher, tomorrow on SABC 3’s Expresso Morning Show, between 6:00 am and 9:00 am
#HeartHealth #CardiovascularHealth #ExpressoShow
https://t.co/XyQ3Kwf2V0

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More than 1 billion people worldwide are affected by mental health conditions.

This #WorldMentalHealthDay , research reminds us that effective treatments are available, but people need to feel able to ask for help & be able to access it.

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How can #MultipurposePreventionTechnologies transform women's health and accelerate progress towards universal #SRH in South Africa? Join our upcoming webinar with @Pop_Council and @IPM to explore the evidence, opportunities and policy implications of MPTs
https://t.co/xgZGO1S2JT

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Mental health is one of the defining challenges of our time in South Africa and around the world.

Tomorrow, Dr Carrie Brooke-Sumner, joins SABC 3’s Expresso to discuss the crisis, access to care, advances in treatment, and the stigma that still prevents so many from seeking help

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HIDRU's Stakeholder Engagement Forum in Durban brought together government, academia, researchers, community leaders & partners to discuss shared priorities, strengthen partnerships and promote community-centred public research.
#HIDRU #PublicHealthResearch #StakeholderEngagement

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Twice as many young women used PrEP in communities reached by South Africa’s My Journey Programme, a SAMRC-led study found. Access works, now we must strengthen youth-friendly services and sustained prevention.
https://t.co/r72QTWKqG5

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Congratulations to 20 @UNIZULUongoye students who completed CATIR’s five-week hands-on molecular science programme! Their graduation marks 100 students trained since July 2025. We continue to build local scientific skills for stronger health systems through partnerships.

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Dr Ramsoomar states in an interview with @SABCNews , #GBVF needs tangible interventions: alcohol amplifies violence, regulate alcohol outlet density.

Too many licensed & unlicensed outlets cluster in small areas, compounding harm in our communities.

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This International Day of Older Persons, we ask: Are people living longer? And what causes premature mortality?

SAMRC research shows life expectancy at 60 reached 17.2 years in 2024, while NCDs remain a key cause of premature mortality.

#InternationalDayOfOlderPersons

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SOS | Sharing Our Science: Mental Health Awareness Month. As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month, we invite you to listen to our latest SOS: Sharing Our Science conversation with Dr Carrie Brooke-Sumner from SAMRC's MASTRU
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
https://t.co/D1qZLIVOXC

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SAMRC is pleased to announce that Prof Liesl Zühlke, Vice-President: Extramural Research & Internal Portfolio, has been appointed by the Acting Minister of Health, Minister Stella Ndabeni, to the National Health Research Committee.
https://t.co/orh4Y6xPen

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Femicide is often preceded by warning signs & missed opportunities for intervention.

“Risk assessment and safety planning tools can help women...before violence escalates to a femicide.” - Dr Leane Ramsoomar #GBVF

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