Intensive Care

Intensive Care is a clinical and academic unit based in South Africa, operating within tertiary public hospitals and linked to university training platforms. Established in the early democratic era, it functions as a specialist hospital department focused on critical care medicine, service delivery, and postgraduate training in resource constrained settings with high burdens of infectious and noncommunicable disease.

Research centers on critical care therapeutics, sepsis management, toxicology, and advanced organ support, alongside strong leadership in tuberculosis diagnostics and drug resistance genomics. Multicentre trials and implementation studies on targeted sequencing, molecular assays, and health system interventions demonstrate expertise in translating laboratory innovation into frontline practice across Southern Africa.

Work on antibiotic dosing strategies, hemoadsorption in shock, pulmonary ultrasound, and TB care pathways reflects a commitment to pragmatic solutions that improve survival and equity. Contributions influence clinical guidelines, strengthen diagnostic capacity, and advance integrated critical care and infectious disease management in high burden regions.