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needs centres that prepare young professionals to enter, If Africa is to manufacture its own medicines and respond
remain in and strengthen the workforce. effectively to future health challenges, investment must
continue in people and partnerships. The CSSFF–
Building on this momentum, the SAMRC has launched the SAMRC programme offers a practical example of how
Centre for Advanced Training and Innovative Research collaboration can move beyond theory and produce
(CATIR) in Pretoria. This initiative brings together the measurable outcomes. It shows that when institutions
SAMRC, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and the Department share a common goal, young talent can find opportunity,
of Science, Technology and Innovation. CATIR provides industry can grow, and health systems can become more
hands-on training in advanced molecular techniques and self-reliant.
laboratory management, further strengthening scientific
capacity in South Africa.

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