Media

The SAMRC’s research, innovation and industry partnerships have seen the organisation feature on various media platforms - sharing new knowledge, up-to-date developments and insights on the SAMRC, South African health systems and factors impacting the health of the nation.

Media Contacts

Public Relations
Tel: +27 21 9380407
E-mail: Dumile.Mlambo@mrc.ac.za

Corporate & Marketing Communications
Tel: +27 21 938 0274
E-mail: Alfred.Thutloa@mrc.ac.za

Latest Press Releases

March 24, 2020

Mobilising resources against the COVID-19 pandemic

Cape Town | On 12 March 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a pandemic. To date there are over 380 000 cases of COVID-19 with South Africa recording 402 cases. The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) as the custodian of research for health is engaging the Department of Science and Innovation and South African Health Products Regulatory Authority on measures to address the coronavirus pandemic.

March 10, 2020

Enhancing health research and surveillance against COVID-19 in South Africa

March 10, 2020

SAMRC documentary uncovers the relationship between gender or gender (in)equality and violence

March 4, 2020

The South African Medical Research Council and Wits University join forces in a new study to intervene early to tackle childhood obesity

February 3, 2020

One of the HIV vaccine efficacy studies is stopped due to non-efficacy

December 1, 2019

Leading South African Immunologist and public health advocate recognised for championing evidence based science

November 20, 2019

Two-day National Dialogue to focus on Universal Health Coverage

November 7, 2019

SAMRC to honour distinguished scientists at a 50th Gala Event

November 4, 2019

Response to the editorial feature: Decolonise Plan S, South African academics hear

November 1, 2019

Response to allegations of victimization, intimidation and harassment at the SAMRC