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Our Vision
Building a healthy nation through research and innovation.
Our mission
To improve the nation's health and quality of life through promoting and conducting relevant and responsive health research.
About Us
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) was established in 1969 with the aim to deliver on a mandate to promote the improvement of the health and the quality of life of the population of our country through research, development and technology transfer.
The scope of the SAMRC’s research includes basic laboratory investigations, clinical research and public health studies. Research at the SAMRC focuses on the ten highest causes of mortality in South Africa and includes TB, HIV, chronic diseases, alcohol and drug abuse, and women’s health.
Building a healthy nation through research and innovation.
Our mission
To improve the nation's health and quality of life through promoting and conducting relevant and responsive health research.
About Us
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) was established in 1969 with the aim to deliver on a mandate to promote the improvement of the health and the quality of life of the population of our country through research, development and technology transfer.
The scope of the SAMRC’s research includes basic laboratory investigations, clinical research and public health studies. Research at the SAMRC focuses on the ten highest causes of mortality in South Africa and includes TB, HIV, chronic diseases, alcohol and drug abuse, and women’s health.
Overview
Location
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town
Employees
501-1000
Founded date
1969
Mentions in press and media 35
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| May 23, 2025 | South Africa's Innovation Landscape: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities | In the heart of South Africa, a storm brews. The recent withdrawal of U.S. funding from key research and development programs has sent ripples through the nation’s scientific community. In response, the government has formed a Working Group... |
| May 20, 2025 | South Africa: Working Group to Assess Impact of U.S. Fund Withdrawal | Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzimande has announced the 12 members of the Working Group on Science, Technology, and Innovation Funding (STI-WG). The aim of the working group is to advise the Minister on the i... |
| Jul 13, 2024 | South African census mess | The 2022 South African census set an undesirable record: it is the census with the highest undercount among those where the undercount is measured and reported by the United Nations Population Division. The reported undercount of 31% is som... |
| May 27, 2024 | Rising Discontent Pushes South Africa Toward a Tight Poll | On 29 May, South Africans will go to the polls to vote in national and provincial elections. The African National Congress (ANC), which has dominated politics for the last three decades and has become almost synonymous with the state, is pr... |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Africa: Using AI to Tailor Drugs for Africa | Therapeutic drugs have long been ill suited to African patients' needs. Professor Kelly Chibale, the director of the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Holistic Drug Discovery and Development Centre (H3D), and his research colleagues posit tha... |
| Mar 17, 2024 | Nzimande announces retirement of longest-serving DSI Director, Dr Mjwara | Director-General of the DSI, Dr Phil Mjwara speaking at the STI Legacy Report which took place at the NRF-iThemba Labs. Image: X/@dsigovza In a recent announcement by Higher Education, Science, and Innovation Minister, Professor Blade Nzima... |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Lead poisoning a huge concern among South Africa’s children | Lead poisoning Image via Pexels Lead can damage various organs in the human body including the kidneys, liver, and the reproductive system. IMPACT ON HEALTH The SAMRC published informative posters about the dangers of lead poisoning. Childr... |
| Nov 28, 2023 | South Africans divided on new smoking laws | Someone holding a cigarette. Image by Pexels/Lukas The bill seeks to strengthen public health protection measures and wants to drastically change the laws about smoking in South Africa. ALSO READ: A 15-year jail term? SA’s proposed new smok... |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Covid-19 vaccines running out, people still dying | At its peak, nearly 240 000 Covid vaccines were being administered daily. We’re down to about 5 000. Illustration: Lisa Nelson Although deaths from Covid in South Africa are much lower than in 2020 and 2021 there are still a lot of deaths. ... |
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FAQ about SAMRC
When was SAMRC founded?
SAMRC was founded in 1969.
What has the press written about SAMRC?
Parsers VC has collected 35 articles mentioning SAMRC, among them “South Africa's Innovation Landscape: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities” (May 23, 2025) and “South Africa: Working Group to Assess Impact of U.S. Fund Withdrawal” (May 20, 2025).
Is SAMRC still active?
Yes, SAMRC is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Aug 25, 2026.