Wits RHI is linked to many COVID-19 vaccine related studies. Our staff complement is over 1800
Wits RHI is actively involved in an effort to curb the COVID-19 pandemic that is facing South Africa and the world at large. The institute’s directors are currently involved in a total of 15 COVID-19 studies and initiatives
Wits RHI celebrates 25 years of an unparalleled track record of conducting world class research, implementing sustainable programmes and contributing to health policy
Renewed WHO Collaborating Centre Status
Wits RHI becomes a UNFPA strategic partner. Appointed a South African Medical Research Council (MRC) Collaborating Centre in HIV and TB
Wits RHI celebrates its 20th year anniversary and is awarded UNAIDS Collaborating Centre Status
The flagship Shandukani Maternal and Child Health Centre opens its doors in July
RHRU granted institute status by the University, and renamed Wits RHI
First NIH Clinical Trials Unit Award granted
Wits RHI celebrates 25 years of an unparalleled track record of conducting world class research, implementing sustainable programmes and contributing to health policy
Received first PEPFAR grant
Awarded WHO Collaborating Centre Status
RHRU becomes an official research unit of the Wits Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Microbicide trial begins with sex workers in Johannesburg
Founded Reproductive Health Research Unit with DFID & Kaiser funding