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DR ZUMA CONGRATULATES PROF WILLIAM MAKGOBA
Health Minister, Dr Nkosazana Zuma, has congratulated Prof William Makgoba on his appointment as the new President of the Medical Research Council.
His appointment, which was announced by the new Chairperson of the MRC Board, Prof Vlarion Jacobs, takes effect from 1 January 1999.
Dr Zuma also commended the out-going President of the MRC, Dr Walter Prozesky, under whose leadership the work of the MRC had been harmonised and brought in line with the present realities of South Africa.
The Minister also, on behalf of government, wished Dr Prozesky well in his retirement.
Contact: Vincent Hlongwane 082 557 0978
Issued by: Ministry of Health, 7 August 1998
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