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G EN ER A L I N F O R M A T I O N

The SAMRC’s research agenda remains firmly to integrate technological advancements, thereby
aligned with South Africa’s most pressing health sustaining its role as a trusted contributor to health
challenges and national development priorities. research and innovation in South Africa and beyond.
The application of AI and related technologies
is therefore not an end in itself, but a means of I want to take this opportunity to thank my
advancing the Council’s core mandate: to generate predecessor, Professor Johnny Mahlangu, for
evidence that improves health outcomes across the leading the previous Board with excellence. I also
quadruple burden of disease. extend my appreciation to Professor Ntobeko
Ntusi, his executive team, and staff for their warm
The year under review has also required sustained welcome. Lastly, I would like to thank the Minister of
attention to financial stewardship and resource Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, for appointing us and
mobilisation in a constrained global funding entrusting the Board with overseeing the strategic
environment. The Board has supported efforts to and operational direction of this important entity.
diversify funding streams and strengthen strategic
partnerships, while maintaining the highest
standards of fiscal discipline and allocation.

As the SAMRC navigates this period of scientific and
institutional transition, the Board remains resolute
in its commitment to sound governance. We are Professor Tyrone Pretorius
confident that the organisation is well-positioned SAMRC Board Chairperson

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