The South African Medical Research Council is a para-statal medical research organisation in South Africa. Its mission is To improve the nation's health status and quality of life through relevant and excellent health research aimed at promoting equity and development. The current president is professor Anthony MBewu.
It is a member of the Innovative Vector Control Consortium.
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