Past & current projects

Projects we are involved in

Projects

Epicentre is a research organisation that conducts data collection for academic research and helps other researchers to provide independent and dynamic impact evaluations. We have experience working in a variety of different settings and countries.

Upcoming Projects

Epicentre is a research organisation that conducts data collection for academic research and helps other researchers to provide independent and dynamic impact evaluations. We have experience working in a variety of different settings and countries.

SARS-CoV-2 and multi-pathogen serosurveillance in South Africa Study (SAMS 4 Study)

We are conducting four serosurveys on a cohort of individuals in two provinces of South Africa. Specimens from all three surveys will be tested for SARS-CoV-2 anti-N and anti-S antibodies using commercial ELISAs to provide approximately 6-monthly estimates of SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence.

Epicentre’s Currently Working On:

MTV Shuga Program Evaluation

Epicentre is working with the London School to evaluate life orientation programs done with school children based on the hit Gate Foundation funded MTV Shuga TV Show.

HPV swab analysis

Some of our patients agreed for their swabs to be tested anonymously for research purposes. These will be sent for analysis.

Clinical Trials

We are working with a private company to evaluate STI antigen products for WHO approval.

Epicentre’s Past Work:

EVA+K

We are assisting the government efforts to control COVID-19 by offering screening and testing for suspected cases in communities across the country.

CoughWatchSA

In partnership with the NICD and Genis Analytics, this study will test for both the influenza virus (the flu), Human respiratory syncytial virus (the common cold) and SARS-Cov-2 (COVID-19).

Cough Check

In partnership with the NICD and Genis Analytics, this study will test for both the influenza virus (the flu), Human respiratory syncytial virus (the common cold) and SARS-Cov-2 (COVID-19).

Public Preferences and trade-offs for COVID-19 vaccine distribution strategies in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa: Discrete Choice Experiment

This study used critical COVID-19 vaccine program and public health support features to calculate relative utilities (preferences), determine trade-offs, and identify latent preference classes.

HUTS 3

HUTS aims to find out more about the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa.

HUTS 2

HUTS aims to find out more about the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa.

LAB Check

In partnership with the NICD, this study will attempt to analse blood samples to better understand the impact of past COVID-19 infections.

IPC (Infection Prevention and Control)

We will be visiting medical centres and

CATSS: The Clinical Evaluation of the PANBIO COVID-19 Antigen Test (2021-)


We are assisting the government efforts to control COVID-19 by offering screening and testing for suspected cases in communities across the country.

Healthcare UTilisation and Seroprevalence Survey (2020-2021)

HUTS aims to find out more about the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa.

RAKE: Evaluating a SAPHRA approved antigen rapid COVID-19 test (2021-)

Epicentre is conducting the study in partnership with the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) and The Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics (FIND)

National COVID Antibody Study (2020-2021)


NCAS aims to find out the actual extent of COVID across South Africa. Epicentre will be visiting 6,540 households in 436 communities nationally

ManUp: Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (2018-2019)


Based in KwaZulu-Natal & the Western Cape. Lowering HIV infection by 60% in men from 14-65 years old.

LSHTM Evaluation of The Sugar TV Drama (2018-2020)

To evaluate the effectiveness of the Gates Foundation-funded TV drama on HIV transmission.

SAMRC YW&G impact evaluation (2016-2019)

To determine the impact of the Global Fund intervention on HIV incidence in a household-based representative sample of young women and girls in ten districts across seven provinces in South Africa.

CAPRISA Adolescent Network Study (2016-2018)

To identify HIV transmission linkages that contribute to the source of infection in adolescent girls in rural KwaZulu-Natal.

CAPRISA ARV File Review (2015-2018)

To identify gaps and weaknesses in HIV and TB service delivery, specifically in uncovering bottlenecks in the detection and management of 2nd and 3rd line ART failure and TB drug resistance.

SAMRC ANC and HCT evaluation (2016-2017)

To assess if routine antenatal care data could replace the national study and evaluating the standard of HIV counselling and testing.

SAMRC validation of the death register (2017-2018)

To assess the accuracy of the SA death register.

NICD Crag+ study (2017-2018)

To evaluate the screening and treatment for Cryptococci meningitis in SA.

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