Wits RHI

Wits RHI Wits RHI is a renowned African institute in a world-class African University tackling the continent's health challenges through science and innovation.
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Wits RHI addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, focusing on HIV/TB, sexual and reproductive health, and vaccine-preventable diseases.

Today , Wits RHI celebrates the incredible nurses who are at the heart of everything we do. Across our research sites ...
12/05/2026

Today , Wits RHI celebrates the incredible nurses who are at the heart of everything we do. Across our research sites and programmes, our nurses continue to lead with compassion, care, and excellence advancing clinical research, supporting participants, and strengthening healthcare in our communities every day. They are more than caregivers they are researchers, leaders, advocates, and changemakers helping turn science into real-world impact. Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives. Happy International Nurses Day.

Wits RHI at . Wits RHI will be represented at INTEREST 2026, which kicks off tomorrow in Dar es Salaam (12–15 May 2026)...
11/05/2026

Wits RHI at . Wits RHI will be represented at INTEREST 2026, which kicks off tomorrow in Dar es Salaam (12–15 May 2026). Our team joins global experts, sharing research on HIV testing and service delivery. Posters include:
🔹 HIV testing patterns in South Africa – Roisin Drysdale et al.
🔹 Decentralised SRH & PrEP experiences – Buhle Lubuzo et al.
Dr Lubuzo’s poster is selected for the Guided Poster Tour.

Happening this Wednesday. Join Wits RHI Executive Director, Professor Helen Rees, as she joins global and regional exper...
11/05/2026

Happening this Wednesday. Join Wits RHI Executive Director, Professor Helen Rees, as she joins global and regional experts for the International Papillomavirus Society - IPVS and CHIC Special Online Event discussing sustainable and equitable approaches to and screening in Africa. Be part of the important conversation shaping the future of women’s health across the continent. Register here: https://bit.ly/zoom-join-webinar

We celebrate Wits RHI Professor Helen Rees on her appointment as Chair of the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) Boar...
08/05/2026

We celebrate Wits RHI Professor Helen Rees on her appointment as Chair of the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) Board of Trustees. She will lead the 2027–2031 strategy strengthening Africa’s vaccine ecosystem and global access. Read More: https://bit.ly/ivi-new-chair-rees Wits - University of the Witwatersrand Wits Faculty of Health Sciences

05/05/2026

📢Tonight at 20:00 on SABC 2. Leihlo La Sechaba highlights a major step forward in with the upcoming rollout of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable bringing new hope in the fight against . Wits RHI will also be featured in this important story on advancing HIV prevention and public health impact. Don’t miss it: 20:00 tonight on .

As we wrap up , our Final Feature is on: Innovation. Ending takes more than hope it takes science in action. We are...
05/05/2026

As we wrap up , our Final Feature is on: Innovation. Ending takes more than hope it takes science in action. We are leading South Africa’s role in a pioneering global trial of one of the most advanced TB vaccine candidates. A potential first in over 100 years. Read more: https://gates.ly/42exmAQ

Honouring Every Hand Behind the Impact | . Today, we recognise the people behind every Wits RHI impact our healthcare w...
01/05/2026

Honouring Every Hand Behind the Impact | . Today, we recognise the people behind every Wits RHI impact our healthcare workers, researchers, field teams, and support staff. Your work across , , , maternal and child health, and other public health priorities continues to turn research into real change in communities across South Africa and beyond. Every study and every intervention reflects your commitment, expertise, and teamwork. Today, we honour you.

.Today we spotlight the Advancing research to protect mothers and newborns in South Africa and beyond. The study is ...
30/04/2026

.Today we spotlight the Advancing research to protect mothers and newborns in South Africa and beyond. The study is evaluating a Group B Streptococcus (GBS) vaccine in pregnancy helping prevent severe newborn infections and improve early life outcomes. Because protecting mothers means protecting the next generation. Read more: https://bit.ly/beatrix-study

Wits RHI advancing health for all since 1994. Over 30 years of freedom, advancing health for all. Freedom powers science...
27/04/2026

Wits RHI advancing health for all since 1994. Over 30 years of freedom, advancing health for all. Freedom powers science, innovation & equitable healthcare from & to climate & emerging health threats. Freedom drives science. Science drives impact.

| . Wits RHI Dr Pascalia Munyewende appointed to the Lancet Africa Climate- Working Group 2 Lead. Driving African-led...
24/04/2026

| . Wits RHI Dr Pascalia Munyewende appointed to the Lancet Africa Climate- Working Group 2 Lead. Driving African-led research on climate and health, strengthening resilience and shaping global policy.

| Cervical Cancer Prevention in Action. Wits RHI highlights the HOPE study, published in The Lancet Global Health, pr...
24/04/2026

| Cervical Cancer Prevention in Action. Wits RHI highlights the HOPE study, published in The Lancet Global Health, providing strong evidence that South Africa’s HPV vaccination programme protects girls, including those living with . This marks an important milestone in prevention and public health impact. Read more: https://bit.ly/wits-rhi-hpv

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22 Esselen Street, Hillbrow
Johannesburg
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Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:30

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