Univen receives funds to conduct antimicrobial resistance, global health research

The University of Venda is excited after it received funds from the South African Medical Research
J&J vaccine provides enough efficacy against Delta variant: SAMRC

Health authorities say the number of vaccinations per day has surpassed 120 000, with over 300 000
Excess deaths on the rise in the country: SAMRC

The South African Medical Research Council says the number of excess deaths in the country is on the
Africa needs more skills to establish mRNA technologies hub: SAMRC

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) says Africa will need more skills to establish an
SAMRC strengthens its vaccine safety monitoring

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) says they have strengthened their vaccine safety
Sisonke study on Johnson and Johnson vaccine expected to conclude by first week in May

Unit Director of the HIV Prevention Research Unit at the South African Medical Research Council,
SA’s COVID-19 vaccination programme set to kick off at noon

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the 80 000 doses of the Johnson and Johnson vaccines, which arrived
More research needed into immunity after recovery from COVID-19: SAMRC

More research is needed into immunity after recovery from COVID-19 including how long it lasts, that
Our interventions should ensure young women are in control of their HIV protection: SAMCRA

SAMRC says young women should educate themselves on ways in which they can protect themselves from
People should continue adhering to COVID-19 safety regulations: SAMRC

SAMRC says despite the easing of lockdown restrictions, people must ensure they continue adhering to
Russia’s vaccine roll-out announcement unacceptable and worrying: Bekker

Professor of Medicine and Chief Operating Officer of the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation has described
Alcohol industry welcomes excise tax on liquor

The National Treasury has granted a request by the South African Alcohol Industry for a deferment of
Medical council emphasises importance of wearing masks

The South African Medical Research Council has emphasised the importance of wearing a mask to help