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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 |
2021 |
2020 |
2019 |
2016 |
2015 |
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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 |
Moved national office to Hillbrow, where offices, research space for clinical trials, a major training centre and a community care centre are established |
2014 |
2012 |
2010 |
2007 |
2006 |
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Received first PEPFAR grant |
Establish partnership with COJ and the Gauteng Department of Health to create the Hillbrow Health Precinct (HHP) in the inner city of Johannesburg |
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 |
2004 |
2003 |
2002 |
2000 |
1995 |
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Founded Reproductive Health Research Unit with DFID & Kaiser funding |
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1994 |
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