Transforming indigenous research into commercial solutions.
Emerging infectious diseases do not respect the boundaries between people, animals and the environment. To mark International One Health Day, Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) and the University of Pretoria host a free online webinar on Tuesday 3 November 2026, from 08:50 to 13:00 SAST. Ten speakers will examine how a One Health approach strengthens South Africa’s preparedness. Topics include tuberculosis at the human–wildlife interface, spillover prevention, arbovirus surveillance and Ebola preparedness.
One of the world’s largest ongoing population-based HIV studies shows major declines in new infections over two decades. But from 2019, progress has stalled – and in some cases begun to reverse. A new study identifies where renewed action could help South Africa regain momentum towards epidemic control.
This month, two very different events brought together scientists, innovators, and health leaders with a shared purpose: turning knowledge and innovation into real-world impact. At VEME 2026, scientists explored how genomics, combined with other disciplines and AI, can detect emerging threats earlier.
Powered by the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University, Vergent Biotech is connecting researchers, clinicians, and industry with advanced genomics sequencing and bioinformatics capabilities.
New research involving CERI’s Prof Jo-Ann Passmore provides new insight into antimicrobial resistance and genomic diversity in a key bacterium associated with bacterial vaginosis.
Why does one encounter with an Ebola virus end with a handful of cases, while another becomes a major outbreak? A new publication argues that answering this requires looking beyond the pathogen to the ecological, social, and structural conditions that shape what happens after spillover.
Levi Hosea and Kennedy Mulungu share their innovation journeys.
Reflections from the ASSAf–Leopoldina workshop on the connections between climate science and mental health, held from 8–10 September 2026 in Pretoria, South Africa.
At the 9th World One Health Congress in Lisbon, Jenicca Poongavanan explored how bringing ecological and epidemiological thinking together can help us better understand disease risk.
Olivier Adjagba is exploring how deep learning could help public-health teams identify where poliovirus type 2 may be detected next.
