Prof Jill Hanass-Hancock, Chief Specialist Scientist at the South African Medical Research Council’s (SAMRC) Gender and Health Research Unit, has been named the 2025 South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA) Distinguished Woman Researcher in Human and Social Sciences.

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) proudly congratulates Professor Shahida Moosa, a beneficiary of its SAMRC Early Investigators Programme (EIP) on receiving the prestigious NSTF/SAMRC Clinician Scientist Award for 2025— widely regarded as the “Science Oscars” of South Africa.

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.