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limitations in official mortality data. The Unit also led addition to in-service training and elective short
SAMRC’s efforts to co-host the World Conference courses, staff are supported to pursue postgraduate
on Injury Control and Safety Promotion, held in qualifications. Five researchers also completed a
Cape Town from 2 – 4 September 2026. People Management course through the SETA. In
addition, one professional support staff member is
As host of one of only two WHO Collaborating completing an undergraduate degree, and another
Centres for the Family of International is completing a postgraduate qualification. Good
Classifications in Africa, BODRU continues to Clinical Practice (GCP) and research ethics training
provide technical leadership in the implementation continue to be provided to all staff members.
of ICD-11 nationally, convene regional workshops,
and coordinate low- and middle-income country Several senior staff members hold honorary
input into international classification development academic appointments as research associates and
processes. professors and contribute to undergraduate and
postgraduate teaching, supervision and mentorship
Building Capacity Through at the University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch
Training, Mentorship, and Support University, the University of the Western Cape, and
the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
BODRU remains committed to strengthening
research capacity and skills development within The Unit has also developed a free online training
the broader scientific and health community. In platform to improve medical certification of cause of

Members of WHO AFRO Regional Immunization Technical Advisory Group (RITAG).

WHO AFRO Regional Immunisation Technical Advisory Group (RITAG) Stakeholder Meeting.
24-26 June 2025 | Kintélé, Republic of the Congo.

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