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national platform for researchers, students, and
stakeholders to share emerging findings related
to epidemiology, surveillance, public health, and
social well-being. Sharing research findings helps to
strengthen evidence-informed approaches to health
systems planning and community well-being.

SAPRIN continued to prioritise capacity development
initiatives to strengthen scientific skills, promote
equitable participation in health research, and
Kagiso Dr André Rose empower emerging researchers and learners.
Seakamela Launching
SAPRIN Nodal SAPRIN Strategic The SAPRIN Nodal PhD Fellowship programme
PhD Fellow. Plan. supported the development of early-career
researchers working in epidemiology, public health
and population science. Fellowship recipients
Kagiso Seakamela, Stanley Carries and Tlangelani
Hlongwane contributed to advancing research on
multimorbidity, mortality and wellbeing among
vulnerable populations. Their participation and
presentations at the SAPRIN conference provided
opportunities for scientific engagement, knowledge
dissemination and professional development.

SAPRIN also took part in the SAMRC’s Generation
Science (GenS) Youth Job Shadowing Programme
Stanley Carries SAPRIN Nodal PhD Fellowship. in collaboration with the AHRI HDSS node. The
programme introduced learners to laboratory
science and health research through hands-on
demonstrations, mock experiments, and interactions
with scientists. The initiative aimed to encourage
youth engagement in science, technology, and
health research careers while promoting inclusivity
and fair access to scientific learning opportunities.
Furthermore, SAPRIN enhanced academic and
technical training through a specialised course on
Health and Demographic Surveillance Systems
delivered by SAPRIN Data Scientist Dr Linda Maoyi
Gen-S Learners meet and greet with at the Wits University School of Public Health. The
the SAMRC President and CEO, course familiarised MSc Epidemiology students with
Prof Ntobeko Ntusi. longitudinal surveillance methodologies and offered
direct access to SAPRIN datasets for research,
thereby bolstering local expertise in public health
informatics and population-based research.

Leadership development was further advanced
through SAPRIN’s Acting Director, Dr André Rose's
participation in the prestigious Kofi Annan Fellowship
in Global Health Leadership, coordinated by the
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
The fellowship enhanced leadership capacity in
global health governance and strategic public health
Dr Linda Maoyi Course at Wits University management, contributing to strengthening health
School of Public health.
research leadership in South Africa and across the
African continent.

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