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P E R FOR M A NC E I N FOR M A T I ON

The Imagine project is a combination HIV-prevention
intervention aimed at reducing HIV incidence and
teenage pregnancy through the provision of PrEP
and contraceptive services. The evaluation assessed
the programme’s impact on improving sexual and
reproductive health outcomes among adolescents
and young people.

The Safe SA project is evaluating the Safe SA
Violence Prevention Programme, which seeks
to reduce violence and lower HIV-related risk
behaviours, sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
and new HIV infections among young men and The HSRU and TGI hosted a Health Systems
boys. Together, these studies are contributing to Governance Research Priority Setting
workshop in August 2025.
improved knowledge on sexual and reproductive
health, increased service uptake, reduced stigma
and lower STI and HIV infection rates among
vulnerable groups.

The Global Evidence, Local Adaptation (GELA)
project concluded in 2025 after successfully
translating evidence into action in newborn and
child health. The project produced four country-
specific recommendations focused on preterm and
low-birthweight care, enteral feeding, infection
prevention and control, and community and post-
discharge support. The project strengthened
institutional capacity and policy sovereignty in
sub-Saharan Africa, supporting the sustainability The study, led by Prof. Tanya Doherty at
of equitable guidance and evidence-informed the HSRU with colleagues at University of
decision-making beyond the project period. KwaZulu-Natal, evaluated the Strengthening
Teamwork and Respect (STAR) intervention
across nine district hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal.

Adolescent Symposium.

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