The NHLS Biobank helps to secure and manage collections of biomaterials and its associated data for research, human health and biotechnology development, for the benefit of society.
The NHLS Biobank was established in response to the growing burden of communicable and non- communicable diseases in South Africa
NHLS Biobank is certified for ISO 9001:2015.
The NHLS Biobank based at the NIOH is the first Biobank to obtain ISO 9001:2015 certification in Africa.
Cholera Disproved As Cause Of Illness In Free State Province Patient.
18 February 2013 The National Institute for Communicable Diseases in Johannesburg has completed laboratory testing on specimens from a Free State Province man admitted to hospital last week with diarrhoea.