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Wits VIDA

1 day ago

This Workers’ Day, we recognise the people behind the work that drives public health forward.From laboratory teams and data specialists to fieldworkers and clinical staff, research is made possible through collaboration, expertise, and shared purpose.At Wits VIDA, every role contributes to improving health outcomes and strengthening communities.#WorkersDay #WitsVIDA #TeamBehindTheScience #PublicHealth #ResearchImpact #ScienceInAction ... See MoreSee Less

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Wits VIDA

2 days ago

Don’t wait. Vaccinate.Vaccines protect you, your family, and your community.Take action: - Check immunisation schedule - Visit clinic - Encourage othersImmunisation for all is possible.#VaccinateNow #AfricanVaccinationWeek #WitsVIDA #ImmunisationForAll ... See MoreSee Less

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Wits VIDA

3 days ago

Which of these diseases can vaccines actually prevent? Cast your vote in the comments below 👇 The answer might just change the way you think about immunisation. 💉#africanvaccinationweek #vaccinessavelives #witsvida #KnowYourVaccines ... See MoreSee Less

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Wits VIDA

4 days ago

No single institution can solve the world's health challenges alone. Our impact is amplified by the strong partnerships we maintain with global health bodies, local NGOs, and academic institutions. This partner spotlight highlights the collaborations that enable our work in diseases like Hib, Meningococcal meningitis, and Hepatitis A. By sharing data, resources, and expertise, we move closer to our shared goal of a world free from vaccine-preventable diseases. Thank you to our partners for helping us make life cou#partnershipimpactm#witsvidas#collaborativesciencei#GlobalHealthe#PartnerSpotlightlight ... See MoreSee Less

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Wits VIDA

4 days ago

A recap of another impactful quarterly Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance Network - South Africa meeting with the Community Advisory Board (CAB) at Wits VIDA bringing together community voices, researchers, and health partners to reflect, learn, and strengthen our work in Soweto and Thembelihle. The CAB is made up of respected community members who serve voluntarily to guide and strengthen the relationship between CHAMPS, Wits VIDA, and the communities we serve. Members are nominated through local leadership structures including councillors, NGOs, faith leaders, health committees, and community forums. Highlights from the day: We welcomed a new cohort of CAB members, with 42 members signing the Code of Participation. Our CAB now stands at 60 active members, representing diverse communities across Soweto. Members engaged with updates from CHAMPS and Wits VIDA studies including new research, data insights, and community-focused interventions and provided valuable feedback to guide our work. The session was also interactive and had questions from CAB Members. The team held informative sessions on the VIDA Clinic, household and pregnancy surveillance, Maternal Immunisation Readiness Network in Africa and Asia, mortality surveillance and the Minimally Invasive Tissue Sampling (MITS) team. It was especially inspiring to hear from new CAB members who described the experience as empowering, informative, and meaningful. Their voices continue to shape our work, strengthen accountability, and ensure that research translates into real impact for our communities. We look forward to continuing this important work together with the CAB to build stronger communities and to improve health outcomes. #WitsVIDA #CHAMPS #CAB #Soweto #Thembelihle #CommunityEngagement #TogetherWeMakeLifeCount ... See MoreSee Less

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Wits VIDA

4 days ago

Vaccines save lives. Every year, millions of children are protected from preventable diseases. Behind every vaccine is a story, a child who gets to grow up healthy. Check your child’s vaccinations: - Road-to-Health card - Visit your clinic #VaccinesSaveLives #AfricanVaccinationWeek #WitsVIDA #ChildHealth ... See MoreSee Less

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Wits VIDA

5 days ago

From lab to life.At Wits VIDA, our research focuses on vaccine-preventable diseases such as Group B Streptococcus and pneumococcal infections. Behind every dataset is real-life impact: healthier children and stronger communities.Research today shapes a healthier tomorrow.#VaccineResearch #witsvida #PublicHealthResearch #africanvaccinationweek ... See MoreSee Less

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Wits VIDA

5 days ago

On Freedom Day, we reflect on how far we have come as a nation and as a scientific community. The freedom to innovate and the right to health are fundamental to a thriving democracy.At Wits-VIDA, our pursuit of public health progress, from eradicating Polio to investigating new treatments for Tuberculosis, is a tribute to the resilience of the South African people. We remain dedicated to ensuring that the benefits of scientific freedom are translated into tangible health improvements for all citizens, honoring the dignity of every individual we serve.#FreedomDay #ScienceForGood #witsvida #southafrica #PublicHealthProgress ... See MoreSee Less

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Wits VIDA

6 days ago

Meet the people behind the science.'We work in vaccine research because every breakthrough brings us closer to protecting the most vulnerable.' At Wits VIDA, our scientists are driven by a shared purpose: improving lives through evidence-based research.Have a question about vaccines? As#africanscientistsS#witsvida #VaccinesWorkc#africanvaccinationweeknationWeek ... See MoreSee Less

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Wits VIDA

1 week ago

Myth: Vaccines are only for childrenFact: Vaccines protect people at every stage of lifeFrom infancy to adulthood, vaccines help prevent serious diseases and protect entire communities. Misinformation can put lives at risk, let’s share facts that protect.Save this post and share it.#AfricanVaccinationWeek #VaccineFacts #StopMisinformation #WitsVIDA ... See MoreSee Less

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Wits VIDA

1 week ago

Malaria remains a formidable foe, but science is our most effective shield. On World Malaria Day, Wits VIDA highlights our ongoing commitment to malaria surveillance and the search for more effective prevention strategies. By understanding the genomic shifts in the parasite and the real-world impact of current vaccine rollouts, we are contributing to a future where no African child dies from a mosquito bite. Our solidarity lies in the science that protects the most vulnerable among us.#WorldMalariaDay #EndMalaria #MalariaResearch #witsvida #ScienceForImpact ... See MoreSee Less

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Wits VIDA

1 week ago

Vaccines have protected generations and continue to save lives every day.This African Vaccination Week, Wits VIDA joins the call: Immunisation for all is humanly possible.From research to real-world impact, we are committed to advancing vaccine science that protects communities across Africa. Because every child deserves a healthy start. #africanvaccinationweek #VaccinesWork #witsvida #PublicHealth #ImmunisationForAll ... See MoreSee Less

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