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.

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

April 1, 2020
The SAMRC mourns the loss of eminent scientist Prof Gita Ramjee
Cape Town | The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Gita Ramjee, a world-renowned HIV scientist and researcher who has led groundbreaking work in HIV prevention. We express our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Professor Ramjee, who passed away in hospital because of health complications related to COVID-19. She recently returned from the United Kingdom.