Wits Dean of Health Sciences Recipient of Outstanding Award

Professor Shabir Madhi, Dean of Health Sciences at Wits University, has been awarded the 2026 Maxwell Finland Award for his contributions to vaccinology. His work has significantly influenced global health policies regarding infectious diseases.
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Johannesburg, South Africa (04 June 2026) – Professor Shabir Madhi, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Wits, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Maxwell Finland Award for Scientific Achievement.
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