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

AUDITOR’S REPORT: PREDETERMINED OBJECTIVES

The Auditor-General of South Africa currently Refer to page 260 of the Auditors' Report, published
conducts the necessary audit procedures on the as Part F: Financial Information.
performance information and will report only
material findings on the selected material indicators
in the management report and audit report.

OVERVIEW OF PERFORMANCE

Service Delivery Environment Organisational environment

The SAMRC was established to improve people's The SAMRC was able to deliver on its mandate due
health in South Africa through research, innovation, to good governance, under the leadership of the
development, and technology transfer. The scope of Board, the Executive Management Committee and
research includes laboratory investigations, clinical dedicated staff.
research, and public health studies. The SAMRC
conducts research on South Africa’s quadruple Key policy developments
burden of disease: maternal, newborn and child and legislative changes
health, HIV/AIDS and TB, non-communicable
diseases, and interpersonal violence. Its work is to The SAMRC was ready to adapt to changes in policies
acquire evidence-based information to inform health and legislation during the 2025/2026 financial year.
policy and practice, and to improve the quality of
life and health status of people in South Africa. The Progress towards achievement
organisation is the largest local funder of health of institutional Impacts and
research, medical diagnostics, medical devices, and Outcomes
therapeutics. It is a pioneer in cutting-edge medical
innovations focusing on genomic research, the The SAMRC achieved its targets set out in the
development of novel treatment regimens, vaccine Strategic Plan.
development, diagnostic tools, and developing
new drugs and devices. The SAMRC’s overall
performance is reflected under the Institutional
Programme Performance Information section of this
Part B of the annual report.

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