Turning Data Into Action for a Healthier Africa
Epicentre leads innovative research that bridges the gap between science and community health.
For over two decades, we’ve transformed data into meaningful change — helping policymakers, clinics, and partners improve lives across South Africa and beyond.
our research focus
We conduct studies that address South Africa’s most pressing health challenges, combining rigorous science with practical implementation.
HIV, TB, and STIs
From prevention to diagnostics and community engagement.
COVID-19 & Respiratory Diseases
Surveillance and rapid test evaluation.
Chronic Disease & Lifestyle Health
Diabetes, heart health, thyroid, and metabolic studies.
Women’s and Men’s Health
HPV, fertility, hormone, and wellness tracking.
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Normalising testing through inclusive, stigma-free programmes.
Adolescent & Child Health
Improving access and outcomes for young people.
How We Work
Research Implementation
Epicentre’s experienced field teams manage projects from design to delivery — including ethical approvals, data collection, and participant engagement.
Our teams operate in both urban and rural settings, ensuring representation across South Africa.
Diagnostic Evaluation
We evaluate rapid diagnostic devices, PCR technologies, and point-of-care innovations in collaboration with organisations like WHO, FIND, and the NICD.
These studies help validate and localise technologies for real-world use.
Monitoring & Evaluation
We measure what matters.
Epicentre’s M&E frameworks ensure that every study leads to tangible outcomes — guiding future health strategies and improving systems-level efficiency.
Data Analysis & Reporting
Our biostatistics and data management teams translate complex results into clear, actionable insights for our partners and the public health sector.
Our Global and Local Partners
Epicentre collaborates with leading research and health organisations to deliver credible, actionable science.
Our Partners Include:
- World Health Organisation (WHO)
- Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND)
- National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD)
- South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)
- UKZN, HEARD, CAPRISA, LSHTM, and more
These partnerships help ensure that our findings contribute to national and international health improvements.
Our Impact
Epicentre has contributed to significant advances in public health:
✅ Supported over 100 studies in infectious and chronic diseases.
✅ Evaluated 50+ diagnostic devices used globally.
✅ Partnered with nine provinces for health programme rollouts.
✅ Reached hundreds of thousands of South Africans through field research and awareness campaigns.
Each project brings us closer to a disease-free Africa — one dataset, one test, one community at a time.
Ethics and Quality
All Epicentre studies adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) guidelines. We prioritise participant safety, informed consent, and data confidentiality in every study.
Our ethics approvals are reviewed by accredited South African committees, ensuring transparency and compliance.
Join Us in Advancing Health
We work with governments, universities, NGOs, and private-sector partners to develop and evaluate tools that improve lives. If you are a researcher, funder, or innovation partner, let’s collaborate to shape the future of health in Africa.