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South African Medical Research Council

US suspends billions in funding for SA clinical research after new foreign grants policy

South Africa

US suspends billions in funding for SA clinical research after new foreign grants policy

By Jesse Copelyn

Surprising new study reveals alarming HIV death rates, challenging official statistics in South Africa

South Africa

Surprising new study reveals alarming HIV death rates, challenging official statistics in South Africa

By Chris Bateman for Spotlight

Inside SA Medical Research Council’s race to rescue health research amid US aid cuts

South Africa

Inside SA Medical Research Council’s race to rescue health research amid US aid cuts

By Catherine Tomlinson

‘Assault on science’ — SA researchers warn that US funding cuts hinder global medical advancement

South Africa

‘Assault on science’ — SA researchers warn that US funding cuts hinder global medical advancement

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Medical advice: In a world awash with misinformation, who do you trust?

Maverick Life

Medical advice: In a world awash with misinformation, who do you trust?

By Iza Trengove

Snake Park community battles health crisis amid mining's toxic legacy

South Africa

Snake Park community battles health crisis amid mining's toxic legacy

By Bhekisisa team

US funding cuts imperil African search for HIV vaccine

Sci-Tech

US funding cuts imperil African search for HIV vaccine

By Catherine Tomlinson

‘Outdated’ policing, lack of state funding render GBV training for SAPS officers redundant, say NGOs, experts

South Africa

‘Outdated’ policing, lack of state funding render GBV training for SAPS officers redundant, say NGOs, experts

By Nicola Amon

Here’s where women in South Africa are most likely to be killed

South Africa

Here’s where women in South Africa are most likely to be killed

By Linda Pretorius

Glenda Gray’s fierce fight for science, the Covid-19 ruckus, and the bathroom row about HIV drugs

South Africa

Glenda Gray’s fierce fight for science, the Covid-19 ruckus, and the bathroom row about HIV drugs

By Biénne Huisman for Spotlight

How rare genetic mutation that allows South Africans to control HIV could revolutionise viral medicine

Sci-Tech

How rare genetic mutation that allows South Africans to control HIV could revolutionise viral medicine

By Estelle Ellis

Humanist with an unblinking gaze — Prof Ntobeko Ntusi takes point at SA Medical Research Council

South Africa

Humanist with an unblinking gaze — Prof Ntobeko Ntusi takes point at SA Medical Research Council

By Biénne Huisman for Spotlight