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PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

while Professor Naidoo contributed to the NCAC
for DR-TB, as a reviewer of the TB component of
the national strategic plan 2023-2028, provided
an overview of innovation in TB at the 2023 BRICS
Summit and NDoH TB Indaba. Mr Patrick Mdletshe
supports SANAC in varying capacities and led the
development of the HIV prevention arm in the KZN
Provincial Implementation Plan. Locally, CAPRISA's
community mobilisation efforts targeted HIV and TB
treatment and prevention, education, and advocacy.
Targeted education projects aimed at stakeholders
like SANTACO, tribal chiefs and educational
institutions are underway.

In celebration of 30 years of
democracy in South Africa

The unit is committed to advancing the significant
gains made over the past three decades. We
recognise the phenomenal advancements made in
the health sector that include strengthening health
systems, establishing primary healthcare clinics,
investing in basic and clinical medical research to
address diseases affecting the poor and vulnerable
in our society, and establishing opportunities to
pursue high-impact research that contributes to
global policies.
Dr. Thomas Nyirenda presented the award
Our democracy created an enabling and diverse for the prestigious Outstanding Female
environment for African researchers to develop as Scientist Prize to Prof. Kogie Naidoo at
world-class infectious diseases experts, leading the 11th EDCTP Forum held at the Palais
collaborative research studies across the global des Congrès de Paris in Paris, France in
November. Prof. Naidoo was also elected
north and south. The unit is privileged to have been as a Fellow of the Royal Society of
part of this historic journey. South Africa in October 2023.
We remain committed to pursuing our goal to end
TB through global, collaborative, contributions and
studies, in developing innovative diagnostic tools
and treatment regimens – shaping policies and
guidelines for effective prevention and treatment
strategies – that are cost-effective and accessible.
The unit remains committed to saving lives.

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