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Wits VIDA marks 30 years of making life count with bold vision for the future of vaccine development

Wits VIDA marks 30 years of making life count with bold vision for the future of vaccine development

2026-09-24T11:25:58+02:0024 Sep 2026|

Ask Your Pharmacist, Your Partner in Health

Ask Your Pharmacist, Your Partner in Health

2026-09-17T00:48:11+02:0017 Sep 2026|

Study Supports Reduced-Dose PCV13 Vaccination Schedule with Protection Lasting Through Early Childhood

Study Supports Reduced-Dose PCV13 Vaccination Schedule with Protection Lasting Through Early Childhood

2026-09-09T15:04:23+02:0009 Sep 2026|

Investigating South Africa’s Vitamin A ‘Dual Burden’

Investigating South Africa’s Vitamin A ‘Dual Burden’

2026-08-26T12:15:39+02:0026 Aug 2026|

Safe Mkhukhu: Communities Co-Designing Safer Homes for Children

Safe Mkhukhu: Communities Co-Designing Safer Homes for Children

2026-08-26T15:30:48+02:0026 Aug 2026|

New Post-Mortem Study Reveals Over 80% of Infection-Related Neonatal Deaths in South Africa are Preventable

New Post-Mortem Study Reveals Over 80% of Infection-Related Neonatal Deaths in South Africa are Preventable

2026-05-14T14:43:15+02:0014 May 2026|

Professor Shabir Madhi | Keep Going | 25 Years of Progress

2025-08-08T12:20:57+02:0008 Jul 2025|

Prof Shabir Madhi awarded the F.W. Herschel Medal by the Royal Society of South Africa.

2023-11-23T14:11:35+02:0023 Nov 2023|

Prof Shabir Madhi awarded CBE

2023-11-07T11:46:22+02:0002 Nov 2023|

World-renowned vaccinologist awarded CBE

World-renowned vaccinologist awarded CBE

2023-11-07T11:56:40+02:0031 Oct 2023|

Team VIDA out-and-about in the community

Team VIDA out-and-about in the community

2023-11-08T12:16:14+02:0031 Oct 2023|

Meet Vaccinologist, Prof Shabir Madhi – Lifetime Award winner

2023-06-30T12:08:01+02:0030 Jun 2023|

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Wits VIDA is at Qurtuba Convention Centre.

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Calling all medical professionals and aspiring researchers! 📢🔬Join us at the 44th IMASA Convention in Johannesburg for an incredible session with Prof Ziyaad Dangor, Clinical Research Director at Wits VIDA. If you’ve ever wondered how to take the leap and start “Getting Involved in Research,” this is the talk for you!🗓️ Date: 12 September 2026⏰ Time: 11:00 - 11:30📍 Venue: Qurtuba Convention Centre & ResortDon’t miss this chance to expand your horizons and network with fellow medical professionals! 🩺✨#IMASAConvention #MedicalResearch #WitsVIDA #HealthcareSouthAfrica MedicalNetworking JohannesburgEvents ClinicalResearch ...

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Exciting breakthrough for global child health and public immunization programs! 🌍💉A new study led by the Wits Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics Research Unit (Wits VIDA) has provided groundbreaking evidence that a reduced-dose "1+1" vaccination schedule for the PCV13 vaccine sustains strong immune protection in children through five years of age. This is the first trial to evaluate long-term antibody persistence up to age five under a reduced-dose regimen. The findings show that a single infant priming dose combined with a timely booster offers protection comparable to the standard, multi-dose series.Why this matters for global health:👉 Lasting Protection: Children maintain robust immunity throughout early childhood.👉 Cost & Resource Efficiency: Fewer primary doses mean lower procurement and administration costs, easing the pressure on busy routine immunization schedules.👉 Future Sustainability: Savings can help low- and middle-income countries create fiscal space to introduce newer, broader-coverage vaccines.This research successfully addresses a critical global data gap previously highlighted by the World Health Organization. Read the full article to explore how this study could reshape future immunization strategies: wits-vida.org/press-release/reduced-dose-pcv13-vaccination-schedule-protection-lasting-through-ch...#GlobalHealth #PublicHealth #VaccineResearch #WitsVIDA #ChildHealth #Immunization Wits Health Sciences ...

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2 months ago

Empowered, informed and ready to stay safe! 💪Today, the ladies of Wits VIDA took part in a Self-Defence & Pre-Defence Seminar, hosted by the incredible Sensei Zoe Jagger-Hinis.The session gave us practical tools and knowledge to help us stay safe, including:✨ Understanding awareness and prevention✨ Primary self-defence principles✨ Core physical self-defence techniques✨ Building confidence in responding to potentially unsafe situationsIt was a valuable reminder that self-defence starts before a physical confrontation - with awareness, preparedness, confidence and knowing how to respond.Thank you, Sensei Zoe, for an engaging and empowering session! And well done to all our VIDA ladies for getting involved. 💜Knowledge is power. Awareness is protection. Confidence is strength.🥋✨Goju-Ryu Karate Centre#WomensMonth #WomenEmpowerment #StaffWellness #SafetyAwareness #EmpoweredWomen ...

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2 months ago

Every child’s life matters. 💙Through research, data and AI, CHAMPS is helping uncover why children die, and how we can prevent future deaths.go.communications.gatesfoundation.org/webmail/701613/1966856139/b5de1c710985b52aa615c1662c9b90991...#CHAMPS #ChildHealth #GlobalHealth #HealthResearch ...

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Researchers from the Wits Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics (Wits VIDA) Research Unit have played a leading role in advancing the development of a maternal vaccine against Group B Streptococcus (GBS), a major cause of life-threatening infections in newborns worldwide.Read More: ow.ly/uh2450Zu6GC#WitsForGood #WitsResearch #ResearchForGood Wits RHI ...

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3 months ago

As June comes to a close, we reflect on a month dedicated to showcasing the people, partnerships, research, and evidence that contribute to better public health outcomes.Throughout the month, we explored the importance of environmental health, recognized the value of future scientific leaders, highlighted community engagement efforts, and demonstrated how data and collaboration help drive impactful research.Thank you to our teams, partners, communities, and supporters who continue to contribute to this work.We look forward to sharing more stories, research insights, and impact in the months ahead.#monthinreview #witsvida #ResearchImpact #PublicHealth #ScientificResearch #CommunityEngagement #ResearchExcellence #GlobalHealth #healthinnovation #ScienceForHealth ...

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4 months ago

Collaboration is essential for advancing scientific discovery and improving health outcomes.Partnerships bring together expertise, resources, perspectives, and shared goals that strengthen the quality and reach of research. By working across institutions, sectors, and countries, researchers can address complex health challenges more effectively and create lasting impact.At Wits VIDA, we value the partnerships that help drive innovation, expand research capacity, and contribute to evidence-based solutions for public health challenges across Africa.Together, we can achieve more than any one organization can alone.#partnerships #witsvida #ResearchCollaboration #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #ScientificResearch #healthinnovation #ResearchImpact #StrongerTogether #AfricanResearch ...

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Meaningful research begins with meaningful relationships.Community engagement plays a vital role in ensuring that research remains relevant, ethical, and responsive to the needs of the people it aims to serve. By working closely with communities, researchers can build trust, improve participation, and create opportunities for shared learning.At Wits VIDA, community partnerships help strengthen the quality and impact of our research while ensuring that scientific progress remains connected to real-world experiences and health priorities.Strong communities and strong research go hand in hand.#CommunityEngagement #witsvida #PublicHealth #ResearchImpact #communitypartnerships #healthresearch #ScientificResearch #BuildingTrust #researchforcommunities #HealthEquity ...

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Data is one of the most powerful tools in modern public health.From identifying disease patterns and monitoring outbreaks to understanding risk factors and predicting trends, data science enables researchers to make informed decisions that can improve health outcomes and save lives.At Wits VIDA, data-driven research helps us generate evidence that supports disease surveillance, informs public health interventions, and strengthens healthcare systems. Every dataset tells a story, providing insights that help researchers stay ahead of emerging health challenges.Better data leads to better decisions—and ultimately, healthier communities.#datascience #HealthData #PublicHealth #witsvida #diseasesurveillance #ResearchImpact #infectiousdiseases #evidencebased #DataforHealth #ScientificResearch ...

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