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Dr Alane Izu

Dr Alane Izu

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Dr Vicky Lynne Baillie

Dr Vicky Lynne Baillie

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Anthonet Koen

Anthonet Koen

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Wits VIDA

13 hours ago

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Wits VIDA

2 days ago

Breast cancer research at Wits has received a R5.28 million endowment from the Philip Sceales and Janet Antrobus Cancer Research Trust, which will support a wide range of research initiatives in this field. 🏛️Read More: ow.ly/h7Ir50YVWzh#WitsForGood #HealthForGood #WitsNews ... See MoreSee Less

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Wits VIDA

2 days ago

On the afternoon of Tuesday, 5 May, Wits VIDA welcomed a group of graduate journalism students from Northwestern University (USA) to Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital as part of their Johannesburg field study tour focused on health and development.The visit created an opportunity for meaningful engagement around the social determinants of health, community-centred research, and the role of ethical clinical trials within public healthcare settings.Discussions with our team explored:• The logistics of conducting large-scale clinical trials in a public hospital environment• Communicating vaccine science in diverse communities• Maternal and neonatal health advocacy in South Africa• Community engagement approaches within SowetoAs a leading African vaccine research unit, Wits VIDA remains committed to advancing research that not only drives scientific progress, but also strengthens public trust, health equity, and community impact.#witsvida #PublicHealth #ClinicalResearch #VaccineResearch #MaternalHealth #NeonatalHealth #HealthEquity #sciencecommunication #GlobalHealth #CommunityEngagement #Soweto #chrishanibaragwanath #HealthJournalism #northwesternuniversity #AfricanResearch #vaccines #medicalresearch #johannesburg ... See MoreSee Less

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Wits VIDA

3 days ago

Yesterday, we celebrated the incredible midwives across Wits VIDA along with @champs_health 💙Your dedication goes far beyond the delivery room. From driving vital maternal and child health research to providing compassionate care in our communities, you are the absolute heartbeat of our mission. Thank you for your expertise, your empathy, and your unwavering commitment to building healthier futures for mothers and babies.We appreciate everything you do, today and every day! 🌟👶🏽#InternationalDayOfTheMidwife #IDM2026 #MidwivesDay #witsvida #champs #MaternalHealth #midwivesmakeadifference #HealthcareHeroes #PublicHealth ... See MoreSee Less

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Wits VIDA

3 days ago

Behind every research breakthrough is a team committed to making a difference.Our staff bring together diverse expertise across science, data, and community engagement, all working toward a shared goal of improving health outcomes.Today, we spotlight one of the many individuals contributing to this work.#TeamSpotlight #witsvida #peopleinscience #PublicHealthResearch #ScientificCommunity ... See MoreSee Less

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Wits VIDA

5 days ago

As we begin May, our review on progress we’ve made this year highlights on the people, systems, and partnerships that bring research to life.At Wits VIDA, science doesn't stay in the lab. It lives in the communities we serve. Our teams are moving the needle on global health through groundbreaking AI, maternal health innovation, and community-led safety projects.🧬 AI & Innovation: Validating machine learning prototypes (CODA) and AI-enabled screening (CRADLE SMART).👶 Child Health: Pilot studies for Vitamin A and policy-driven care for premature babies.🏥 Community Care: Deploying Umbiflow ultrasound technology and co-hosting the first Pregnancy Awareness Symposium at CHBAH.Across our teams, work continues on advancing infectious disease research, strengthening surveillance systems, and building the next generation of public health scientists. #WitsVIDA #ResearchImpact #GlobalHealth #ScienceToPolicy #AIinHealth #SowetoHealth ... See MoreSee Less

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Wits VIDA

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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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