SAMRC
South Africa's oldest health research institution, the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), was founded in 1969 to improve national health and qualit
Company facts
- Founded
- 1969
- Employees
- 1,000
- Headquarters
- South Africa
- Type
- Government
About
South Africa's oldest health research institution, the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), was founded in 1969 to improve national health and quality of life through rigorous research, development, and technology transfer. It conducts and funds studies across basic laboratory science, clinical trials, and public health, targeting the country’s ten leading causes of mortality—including TB, HIV, chronic disease, alcohol and drug abuse, and women’s health. SAMRC distinguishes itself by translating research findings into policy and practice, building research capacity, and managing health knowledge and intellectual capital for sustained impact. The organization’s leadership and governance framework ensures that innovations reach communities and strengthen South Africa’s health system.