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Centre for Emerging Zoonotic and Parasitic Diseases (CEZPD)

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The CEZPD has a strong track record in providing a comprehensive capacity for the differential diagnosis and research of viral haemorrhagic fevers, arthropod-borne diseases, human rabies, anthrax, plague, leptospirosis and other infectious diseases of public health importance. Furthermore, CEZPD offers specialised parasitological diagnostic tests and is involved in the surveillance of drug-resistant malaria and vector control strategies in South Africa. The CEZPD, in addition, provides training to BSc Hons, MSc and PhD students, and national and international research fellows in laboratory techniques, including training in working in BSL3 and BSL4 biocontainment facilities.

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Centre for Enteric Diseases (CED)

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The Centre for Enteric Diseases (CED) focuses on the surveillance of pathogens associated with diarrhoea and enteric fevers, and actively assists with the investigation and response to enteric disease outbreaks (including food- and water-borne disease outbreaks). The CED also provides specialised reference laboratory testing for enteric bacteria and viruses, including potential causes of food- and water-borne outbreaks.

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African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI)

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The African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI) was established in 2011 by the Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Town as a strategic initiative, to “facilitate and substantially extend climate change research and education at UCT with the specific context of addressing the development challenges of Africa from an African perspective”.

We aspire to take UCT’s work in climate change and development to new heights and into new spheres of influence to achieve enhanced impact and ensure climate compatible and resilient development pathways into the future.

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Mining Dialogues 360 (MD 360)

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MD360⁰ actively cultivates a wider institutional support network that offers access to expertise from academic institutions, non-governmental and civil society organisations, faith-based organisations, business and industry bodies, local and provincial government, national government departments and parastatal organisations as well as international institutes and multilateral institutions. The organisation is funded by research grants, corporate contributions, donations and sponsorships. MD360⁰ is a Not for Profit Company (NPC Reg. 2012/134421/08) and a registered Public Benefit Organisation (PBO Ref. 930051944) with Section 18A status with the South African Revenue Service.

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Royal Agricultural Society of Natal (RAS)

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The Royal Agricultural Society of Natal is an organisation ‘not for gain’ committed to serving the interests of; Agriculture, Commerce and Industry in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal in particular and South Africa as a whole.

Accordingly we aspire to facilitate interaction, education and trade through the medium of exhibitions and shows.In furthering this objective and fully appreciating that financial viability and the optimal utilisation of resources cannot be compromised

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