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NATURE OF BUSINESS AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is a Schedule 3A public entity, it is accountable to Parliament for
its performance and budget. The mandate of the SAMRC, in terms of the MRC Act 58, 1991 (as amended), is to improve
the health and quality of life of South Africans. This needs to be realised through research, capacity development
and technology transfer. SAMRC focuses on the top ten causes of death and disability associated risk factors. SAMRC
acquires the most accurate healthcare information and provides policy makers with tools to enhance the quality of
life for the people in South Africa. The address of the SAMRC’s principal place of business is Francie Van Zijl Drive,
Parowvalley, Cape Town.
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