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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 state of health in South Africa: Reflections and future directions
    While progress has been made in some sectors, there are critical gaps in the healthcare infrastructure As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, the health status of our nation is a mirror reflecting both the triumphs and challenges that South Af
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  • Change The Narrative - SAMRC contributes to Special Lancet Public Health Series on Suicide Prevention
    In 2019 alone, suicide claimed over 700,000 lives across the globe, according to the World Health Organization. This means 1,925 people commit suicide a day, or one every 45 seconds. A change in the narrative is needed to move from presenting suicide as a pure
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  • Nominations for the 11th SAMRC Scientific Merit Awards now open
    The nominations for the South African Medical Research Council’s (SAMRC) Scientific Merit Awards are now open. Please note that nominations close on 30 September 2024. The 11th SAMRC Scientific Merit Awards marks a new era at the organisation, now under t
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  • Mpox in South Africa: All you need to know about the disease and its prevention
    As Mpox continues to present a significant public health challenge, the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) stresses the importance of educating the public on effective prevention strategies. The Global Research Collaboration for Infectious Disea
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  • Nominations for the 11th SAMRC Scientific Merit Awards to open soon
    The nominations for the South African Medical Research Council’s (SAMRC) Scientific Merit Awards are set to open on 1 September 2024. The 11th SAMRC Scientific Merit Awards marks a new era at the organisation, now under the leadership of President and CEO
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  • Grand Challenges: Catalyzing Equitable AI Use for Improved Global Health Grants Awarded
    The Grand Challenges (GC) Network¹, a family of global partners fostering innovation to solve key global health and development problems, today announced a group of more than fifty grant recipients leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle the world's
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  • 9th Southern Africa Malaria Research Conference 2024: ‘Malaria Elimination: A Moving Target?’
    The South African Medical Research Council’s (SAMRC) Malaria Research Group (MRG) is set to host the 9th Annual Southern Africa Malaria Research Conference from 31 July to 2 August 2024 at the Future Africa Campus at the University of Pretoria. Under the the
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About us

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.

 

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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

Press Releases, News Articles & Request for Applications

Latest News

Change The Narrative - SAMRC contributes to Special Lancet Public Health Series on Suicide Prevention
In 2019 alone, suicide claimed over 700,000 lives across the globe, according to the World Health Organization. This means 1,925 p…
Nominations for the 11th SAMRC Scientific Merit Awards now open
The nominations for the South African Medical Research Council’s (SAMRC) Scientific Merit Awards are now open. Please note that no…
System Administrators
The SAMRC/SANBI/UWC Bioinformatics Capacity Development Research Unit takes the lead in tackling Africa and global system admin challenge
System administrators working at research facilities in Africa and Europe gathered at SANBI last week to address the global skills…

Request for Applications

RFA
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Biostatistics is a growing field in sub-Saharan Africa due to increased biomedical data for populati…
RFA
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Building a vaccine R&D and manufacturing workforce for Africa MSc Pharmacy Administration and P…
Mpox
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The SAMRC is partnering with the Department of Science and Innovation through the Strategic Health I…
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The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)'s Division of Research Capacity Development (RCD…
Joint Call for Research Projects on Tuberculosis
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The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is pleased to announce a joint research call on T…
RFA
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This Capacity Development Programme is a partnership between the CSSFF and the SAMRC with the object…
Corporate Publications, Research Reports & Policy/Research Briefs

Latest Resource Materials

BOPHELO - Life
BOPHELO - Life
Annual Report
Annual Report
Annual Performancee Plan
Annual Performance Plan
Advancing Life
Advancing Life | SAMRC Newsletter
SA deaths
Report on Weekly Deaths in South Africa
Research Publications
March 2024
Research Publications
February 2024
Research Publications
January 2024
What we do?

SAMRC Project/Collaboration Websites

Event Calendar

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Biomedical Research & Innovation Platform Conference 2024, 16-17 October 2024
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Advances in Immunopsychiatry - 23 October 2024
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What we offer

Our Services

Biostatistical Analysis

strengthens research projects credibility

Conference and Event Planning

offers seven upmarket conference facilities

Genomics Platform

whole genome sequencing

Health Geographic Information Systems

develop geographic information systems

Knowledge and Information Management Services

supports researchers in conducting research

Videos

Dr Duduzile Ndwandwe interviews with eNCA on Mpox in South Africa
Dr Stavros Nicolaou & Prof Glenda Gray call for more investment and government support to build local vaccine production
Researchers from SAMRC & UKZN are inching closer to finding the answer to the natural control of HIV infection, leading to improved health outcomes amongst South Africans, Dr. Veron Ramsuran discusses