Chief Specialist Scientist at the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) Professor Caradee Yael Wright has advanced from C2 to a B1 National Research Foundation (NRF) rated scientist.

Dr. Duduzile Ndwandwe, Head of Vaccine Implementation Science at the South African Medical Research Council’s (SAMRC) Cochrane South Africa (CSA), recently participated in the WHO Regional Office for Africa (AFRO) immunisation meetings held from 24–27 June 2025 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. She emphasised the urgent need for stronger partnerships and evidence-based implementation to further immunisation goals across Africa.

The Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. PA Motsoaledi, invites the public to submit nominations of candidates to be considered for appointment to the Board of the SAMRC for a period of three (3) years, effective from 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2028 as follows: • A Chairperson, Not less than twelve (12) and not more than fourteen (14) members who have distinguished themselves in any branch of the Medical or related Sciences • One (1) candidate with extensive knowledge of law • One (1) candidate with extensive knowledge of economics, financial matters or accounting.

At the South African Medical Research Council, we celebrate the capacity of collective minds working towards a common goal of improving health for all. To that end the organisation values and builds partnerships with many stakeholders at local, national, regional and international levels. One such example is with the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP), which is a partnership between the governments of 15 European and 30 African countries and the European Commission, working together to alleviate the health and economic burden of infectious diseases in Africa.

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) participated at the highly anticipated 4th G20 Health Working Group Meeting, taking place from 9 -13 June 2025 at the Melrose Arch, Gauteng, South Africa (SA). Dr Michelle Mulder, Executive Director: Grants, Innovation and Product Development (GIPD) and Director: Office of AIDS and TB (OATB) Prof Fareed Abdullah were distinguished invited speakers for several respective sessions. SAMRC Vice President Liesl Zühlke, a board member of the NCD Alliance spoke on behalf of the NCD Alliance.