Soweto CTC

20/05/2025

Today is Clinical Trials Day 2025 — a day for recognising the importance of clinical research in protecting and improving global health.

Clinical trials in South Africa are important. They provide us with data about how disease treatments work outside of the laboratory and in real life. Clinical trials also provide data about how well a drug works in the South African population, which can be very different from other countries around the world.

Soweto Clinical Trials Centre have been on the forefront as one the leading Trial Centres in doing Covid-19 Vaccine Trials in South Africa as well as various other trials for over 2 decades.

A special thank you to all doing Clinical Trials and to the Staff of Soweto Clinical Trials Centre and the participant's, without you it would not be possible. 🙌🙌🙌🙌

10/05/2025

Lupus affects people of all nationalities, races, ethnicity, gender and age. Lupus can affect any part of the body in any way at any time, often with unpredictable and life-changing results. While lupus knows no boundaries, knowing all you can about lupus can help control its impact.

Lupus is a long-term autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks normal, healthy tissue. Symptoms include inflammation, swelling, and damage to the joints, skin, kidneys, blood, heart, and lungs.
Due to its complex nature, people sometimes call lupus the "disease of 1,000 faces."

07/04/2025

In 2025, the theme, “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” launches a year-long campaign focused on maternal and newborn health, urging countries to end preventable deaths and prioritise women's long-term well-being.

24/03/2025

We at Soweto Clinical Trials Centre are proud to be under the Leadership of the Bhorat brothers and once always on the forefront Clinical research of TB.

As we commemorate World TB Day today, Gift of the Givers is proud to highlight the incredible work of our medical team members, Drs. As'ad and Qasim Bhorat, who are at the forefront of groundbreaking tuberculosis vaccine research.

These two brothers are key research investigators in the Phase 3 clinical trial for the M72/AS01E TB vaccine candidate, an initiative led by the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute involving 20 000 participants across 7 countries (South Africa, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Kenya, Indonesia, and Vietnam). If successful, this would be the first new TB vaccine in over 100 years, offering hope to millions, particularly in South Africa, where TB remains a major public health challenge.
Their dedication to both medical research and humanitarian service exemplifies the mission of Gift of the Givers to restore hope and dignity by providing lifesaving healthcare services, humanitarian aid, disaster relief efforts and community upliftment across South Africa and beyond our borders.

On World TB Day, we recognize the tireless efforts of all healthcare workers striving for a TB-free future.

To contribute towards our interventions visit:
🌐 : http://www.giftofthegivers.org/make-a-difference
📞 : 0800 786 911

04/02/2025

Cancer is more than just a medical diagnosis — it’s a deeply personal matter.

Behind every diagnosis lies a unique human story - stories of grief, pain, healing, resilience, love and more. That’s why a people-centred approach to cancer care that fully integrates each individual’s unique needs, with compassion and empathy, leads to the best health outcomes.

02/02/2025

World Rheumatoid Arthritis Day on February 2, 2025, is a powerful reminder of the importance of understanding rheumatoid arthritis, its symptoms, and its impact on those living with the condition.

12/12/2024

30/11/2024

Amina Goondiwala Bulbulia you definitely a Woman of Purpose and thank you for carrying the Soweto Clinical Trials banner.

Keep it up

14/11/2024

World Diabetes Day 2024: Theme
The theme for this year is "Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps," highlights our commitment to reducing the risk of diabetes and making sure that everyone with the disease has access to equitable, thorough, reasonably priced, and high-quality care.

According to reports, 1 in 10 adults worldwide have diabetes and over 90% have type 2 diabetes while close to half are not yet diagnosed but in many cases, type 2 diabetes and its complications can be delayed or prevented by adopting and maintaining healthy habits. World Diabetes Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness of diabetes as a global public health issue, its risk and what to do importantly to support prevention, early diagnosis and timely treatment.

01/11/2024

01/11/2024

November is National Diabetes Month, dedicated to increasing awareness and education on how diabetes affects the body and how it can be prevented. In 2024, prevention is the focus of National Diabetes Month.