Ntobeko Ntusi Keynote

Prof Ntobeko Ntusi, South African Medical Research Council

Keynote Talk: The Future of Tuberculosis Research In the Context of Transforming Global Health

Professor Ntobeko Ntusi, President and CEO of the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) and Professor of Medicine at the University of Cape Town, brings a unique perspective at the intersection of infectious and non-communicable disease research and health system transformation. In this keynote, he will examine how emerging global health trends shape the trajectory of tuberculosis research. He will highlight priorities for accelerating innovation in TB diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines, while promoting equitable, integrated, and sustainable research strategies that respond to Africa’s evolving health needs.