The SAMRC was established in 1969 and is dedicated to improving the health of people in South Africa, through research, innovation, development, and technology transfer. The scope of research includes laboratory investigations, clinical research, and public health studies.

SRF Research and Training Centres is a Not-for-profit research organization with its head office located in Mbarara City. It exists to support the achievement of Africa’s development aspirations by promoting research excellence through designing, implementing high quality research and raising a skilled and motivated community of African Researchers.

The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) in South Africa is a leading higher education institution known for its research, teaching, and community engagement across diverse fields. With a strong focus on health sciences, engineering, and social development, UKZN plays a pivotal role in addressing regional and global challenges through innovation and scholarship.

Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) is an independent, transdisciplinary scientific research institute based across two campuses in the province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) in South Africa.

AHRI’s research combines population, basic and translational, social, and clinical sciences to understand and intervene in the health and well-being of South African communities.

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is South Africa’s oldest and one of its most prestigious universities, renowned for academic excellence, research innovation, and social impact. It offers a wide range of programs across disciplines while maintaining a strong focus on addressing local and global challenges through scholarship and community engagement.

Ezintsha is a South African health research organization within the University of the Witwatersrand that focuses on conducting innovative clinical trials and implementation research. Its work centers on improving treatments and care for conditions such as HIV, tuberculosis, and non-communicable diseases, with a strong emphasis on equity and access in healthcare.

The University of the Witwatersrand Medical School in Johannesburg, South Africa, is a leading institution for training healthcare professionals and conducting cutting-edge medical research. It is renowned for its contributions to public health, clinical excellence, and innovation in addressing both local and global health challenges.

Epicentre is an epidemiology, medical research, innovation and training group embedded in Médecins sans frontières (MSF). Our experience and presence within MSF enables us to design and carry out projects in complex, and often unstable, situations specific to humanitarian aid to meet the healthcare needs of these populations and support MSF’s public statements.

The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit company established in association with the Desmond Tutu HIV Centre, an accredited research centre within the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Cape Town (UCT).

Bridging rigorous academic research with community development programmes, the DTHF collaborates to find innovative solutions in the prevention and treatment of HIV, TB and related infections. Well-connected to international research networks, the DTHF is an influential stakeholder in the global HIV arena.

The Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited (WHC) is wholly-owned by the University of the Witwatersrand. We are the support operation through which the University - primarily its Faculty of Health Sciences - conducts research, manages donor-funded activities, pursues entrepreneurial innovation in health and supports clinical trials. 

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a pioneering institution redefining health education and delivery. Established in 2014 by Partners In Health (PIH) with the visionary leadership of the late Dr. Paul Farmer, UGHE was founded to respond to a pressing global need - creating a new generation of health leaders equipped to build and sustain equitable health systems in underserved regions worldwide.