Message from Executive Director

Welcome to the latest edition of Pulse, highlighting the commendable efforts of our colleagues at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD).

This issue contains stories of dedication and progress, including insights from the recent TB Research Network Innovation Summit in Durban, South Africa. The summit convened health scientists from various countries to reaffirm their commitment to addressing the TB epidemic. Discussions, led by the Head of the Centre of TB, focused on diagnostic strategies, emphasising the collaborative and innovative approach advocated by the 2023 UN High-Level Meeting on TB.

We acknowledge the valuable contributions of our transversal departments, the IT department led by Gloseije Bazolana, and the biosafety and security department led by Zibusiso Masuku, demonstrating NICD’s commitment to public health.

Enjoy the informative content and anticipate the promising advances ahead with optimism.