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  • The South African Medical Research Council recognises the catastrophic and persisting consequences of colonialism and apartheid, including land dispossession and the intentional imposition of educational and health inequities. Acknowledging the SAMRC’s historical role in, and silence on, health and research inequalities during apartheid, the organisation commits its capacities and resources to continued promotion of equity and dignity in health and health care.
  • The South African Medical Research Council and Thermo Fisher Scientific enter into a Memorandum of Agreement to establish a Centre of Excellence in South Africa
    The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to collaborate on the establishment of a Centre of Excellence and training programme in the field of molecular biology and life s
  • The SAMRC Scientific Merit Awards brings its 10th salutation for the ones who serve in health research science
    On 7 March 2024, the South African Medical Council held its 10th scientific merit awards to honour some of the best scientific research in South Africa especially in health sciences. Through these prestigious awards, the SAMRC aims to acknowledge outstandin
  • Award of Phase III of the Regional Prospective Observational Research on Tuberculosis (RePORT III) Project to a consortium led by the South African TB Vaccine Initiative
    The SAMRC is pleased to announce that it has awarded a R21 million grant to the South African TB Vaccine Initiative for Phase III for the RePORT Project. The RePORT project funds basic science and biomarker research that aids in the search for novel TB diagnos
  • SAMRC releases a study on e-cigarette and hookah advertisement targeted to university students
    A research study aimed to explore university students’ exposure to electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and hookah through deliberate marketing and advertisement in South Africa was recently launched by the SAMRC on Thursday 15 February at the Durban Univers
  • Request for Applications to address the Global and African health challenges of Non-communicable diseases, Multimorbidity and One Health
    Cape Town | A new partnership between the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and the United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) Medical Research Council (UKRI MRC) has been established to promote collaboration between researchers in South Africa
  • BRILLIANT Consortium holds its first in-person meeting in Cape Town, South Africa
    On the 22 and 23 January 2024, the BRILLIANT (BRinging Innovation to cLinical and Laboratory research to end HIV In Africa through New vaccine Technology) Consortium held its first in-person meeting in Cape Town, South Africa. As background, the BRILLIANT C
  • Using social media to build confidence in vaccines: lessons from community engagement and social science research in Africa
    Global research has highlighted the declining public confidence in vaccines, focussing on the important role of social media in contributing to this decline. As such, several public health interventions have used social media to counterbalance its risks and to
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Who we are

The SAMRC was established in 1969 and is dedicated to improving the health of people in South Africa, through research, innovation, development, and technology transfer. The scope of research includes laboratory investigations, clinical research, and public health studies.

 

We conduct research on South Africa’s quadruple burden of disease: maternal, newborn and child health, HIV/AIDS and TB, non-communicable diseases, and interpersonal violence. Our work is to acquire evidence-based information to inform health policy and practice and improve the quality and health status of people in South Africa.

 

Vision & Mission

Building a healthy nation through research, innovation and transformation

To advance the nation’s health and quality of life and address inequity by conducting and funding relevant and responsive health research, capacity development, innovation and research translation

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The South African Medical Research Council and Thermo Fisher Scientific enter into a Memorandum of Agreement to establish a Centre of Excellence in South Africa
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) t…
The SAMRC Scientific Merit Awards brings its 10th salutation for the ones who serve in health research science
On 7 March 2024, the South African Medical Council held its 10th scientific merit awards to honour some of the best scientific res…
Award of Phase III of the Regional Prospective Observational Research on Tuberculosis (RePORT III) Project to a consortium led by the South African TB Vaccine Initiative
The SAMRC is pleased to announce that it has awarded a R21 million grant to the South African TB Vaccine Initiative for Phase III…

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The SAMRC is pleased to announce an open call for proposals as part of a collaboration with the UKRI…
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The SAMRC is pleased to announce an open call for proposals as part of a collaboration with the UKRI…
Closing date:
The SAMRC is pleased to announce an open call for proposals as part of a collaboration with the UKRI…
Closing date:
Due to the need for improved, science-based information and advice to direct development-oriented de…
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55th SACENDU Symposia 2024
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8th SA TB Conference 2024
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9th Southern Africa Malaria Research Conference
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10th SAMRC Scientific Merit Awards - Highlights

Caregivers who support children & adolescents living with HIV in South Africa need more support. Dr Darshini Govindasamy chats with the SABC on how the CWEL+ intervention assists with this