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South African Medical Research Council provides research support for the new tobacco bill

Cape Town, South Africa | The Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill of 2022 was presented in parliament on 31 May 2023 by the National Department of Health before the Portfolio Committee on Health.  Yesterday also marked World No Tobacco D

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Prof Salim Abdool Karim awarded honorary doctorate by Durban University of Technology

On the 31st of May 2023, during the last of their Autumn Graduation ceremonies, the Durban University of Technology (DUT), acknowledged Prof Salim Abdool Karim for his exceptional contributions in the global health environment and his outstanding service to hu

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NSTF-South32 Awards names eminent SAMRC intramural and extramural scientists as finalists

Cape Town, South Africa | Recognising outstanding contributions to science, technology, innovation, and engineering in South Africa is one of the meaningful roles held by the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF). As a salute and support of this work th

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SAMRC participates in media discussions on the 2023/24 Department of Science and Innovation Budget Vote

On the 23rd May 2023, ahead of its Budget Vote speech at the Good Hope Chambers, the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) held a panel discussion and media broadcast under the theme: “Leveraging opportunities for young innovators in science, techn

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SAMRC Extramural Research Unit leads development of an African Data Repository and sharing platform for Pathogen Genomics

Cape Town, South Africa | A first-for-Africa pathogen genomics platform, led by the SAMRC/SANBI/UWC Bioinformatics Capacity Development Research Unit, will be a crucial step in underpinning efforts to improve disease response in the continent. The need for a c

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SAMRC’s Non-communicable Disease Research Unit Director receives the Sir Albert Cook Memorial Lecture Award

Prof Andre Pascal Kengne - Director: Non-communicable Diseases Research Unit (NCDRU) received the Sir Albert Cook Memorial Lecture Award, at the congress held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in April 2023. This award is conferred upon distinguished scholars who

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About us

Who we are

The SAMRC was established in 1969 and is dedicated to improving the health of people in South Africa, through research, innovation, development, and technology transfer. The scope of research includes laboratory investigations, clinical research, and public health studies.

We conduct research on South Africa’s quadruple burden of disease: maternal, newborn and child health, HIV/AIDS and TB, non-communicable diseases, and interpersonal violence. Our work is to acquire evidence-based information to inform health policy and practice and improve the quality and health status of people in South Africa.

Vision

Building a healthy nation through research, innovation and transformation

Mission

To advance the nation’s health and quality of life and address inequity by conducting and funding relevant and responsive health research, capacity development, innovation and research translation