Clinical and operational research

CRISA is in Collaboration with Department of Health to conduct clinical research in TB/HIV and other therapeutic areas. CRISA conduct projects that lead to optimised care for patients and promotes a public health approach to research and treatment. We strive for highest standards of quality and integrity in all our work.

Data management

The quality of data generated plays a fundamental role in the outcome of our studies therefore, it is our clinical and data teams’ responsibility to produce high-quality, reliable, and statistically sound data.

About CRISA

Clinical Research Institute of South Africa

Clinical Research Institute of South Africa (CRISA), Proprietary Limited. The purpose of CRISA is to conduct clinical research in South Africa in collaboration with Department of Health on projects that lead to optimised care for patients and promote a public health approach to research and treatment. CRISA aims to integrate clinical research into the clinical pathway in hospitals and clinics in iLembe Health District. more

Department Of Health

In KwaZulu Natal, most Clinical Research centres are situated in eThekwini District. To ensure equity of access to health support services, the KwaZulu Natal Department of Health and Clinical Research Institute of South Africa (CRISA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to govern the work of CRISA in iLembe.

Ilembe District Municipality

The iLembe District is situated on the East Coast of South Africa in the Province of KwaZulu Natal. It is in close proximity to the King Shaka International Airport and the Dube Trade Port. it is made up of four health sub-districts, namely Mandeni, KwaDukuza, Maphumulo and Ndwedwe.

KwaDukuza Minicipality

CRISA is situated at number 154 Goolam Suleman Street (Old Hulett Street) KwaDukuza Municipal area of jurisdiction, province of KwaZulu-Natal. Located 250m south of General Justice Ginzenga Mpanza Hospital (former Stanger Hospital)and approximately 800m north west of KwaDukuza Clinic. The site has accessibility and visibility to public transport route.

Operation Sukuma Sakhe

CRISA has an obligation to implement effective stakeholder engagement programme to build a platform of mutually beneficial, sustained relationships between trial sponsors, site and community where CRISA conducts clinical research. Through Operation Sukuma Sakhe (OSS), a diverse cultural, transparent and respectful platform is created to address interests of community stakeholders.