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Harvard magazine honours three SA scientists leading public health in Africa
Three leading South African scientists have been named in the Harvard Public Health Magazine’s list of 25 standout voices in…
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Salim Abdool Karim defends alcohol ban
Caprisa Director Salim Abdool Karim is still defending the alcohol ban during COVID-19 lockdowns. He says it was important to…
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COVID-19: Health experts concerned about whether govt has plan to exit state of disaster
Public health experts say government by now should’ve had a coherent strategy to exit the national state of disaster. The…
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Salim Abdool Karim says SA ready to lift some COVID-19 restrictions
South Africa is ready to drop some restrictions. That’s the view of the former head of the Ministerial Advisory Committee…
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COVID-19: Vaccine is a sword, not a shield – says Salim Abdool Karim
COVID-19 vaccines do not stop infection but help the body fight off the virus, according to epidemiologist Salim Abdool Karim.…
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Vaccinating young people against COVID benefits overall community, says Professor Karim
Infectious disease specialist professor Salim Abdool Karim said vaccinating young people held overall community benefit. Karim addressed the issue during…
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COVID-19: Calls for mandatory vaccinations
Just one unvaccinated person poses a risk to the entire globe. WHO Science Council Member, Salim Abdool Karim, says vaccinations…
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David Makhura concerned over rising Covid-19 infections in Gauteng
Gauteng Premier David Makhura is concerned that many people in the province are not adhering to COVID-19 protocols. The country’s…
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Salim Karim says tougher COVID-19 restrictions needed for Gauteng
Gauteng is not coping with the third Covid-19 wave, and tougher restrictions need to be implemented. This is according to…
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EFF expresses delight at resignation of SA’s top coronavirus advisor, Dr Salim Abdool Karim
The EFF on Thursday expressed its delight at the breaking news that South Africa’s top advisor on coronavirus Dr Salim…
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Professor Karim: No evidence SA’s new COVID-19 variant is more severe
Epidemiologist Salim Abdool Karim on Monday said that while the new variant of the coronavirus spreads much faster, there was…
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COVID-19 has no scientific link with 5G – Professor Salim Abdool Karim
Some conspiracy theorists have linked 5G technology to the outbreak of COVID-19. However, Professor, Salim Abdool Karim, Chairperson of the…
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President Ramaphosa congratulates Prof Abdool Karim on winning John Maddox Prize
President Cyril Ramaphosa has on Thursday congratulated epidemiologist professor Salim Abdool Karim for being awarded this year’s John Maddox Prize…
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HIV vaccine being tested: Professor Salim Abdool Karim
There may be a vaccine for HIV soon, according to the head of the Centre for the Aids Programme of…
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Professor Karim says SA is in a good place in fight against Covid-19
Professor Salim Abdool Karim says that while South Africa is “in a good place” with the number of Covid-19 cases…
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President Ramaphosa to announce these new lockdown rules this week
SA is finally seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel. A steady decline in the…
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Alcohol restrictions may be needed if hospitals under pressure – Professor Salim Abdool Karim
Instituting restrictions on alcohol consumption may be needed if South African hospitals are under pressure. That’s the view of Professor…
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Winter flu complicates the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic
As we have officially entered winter, with lower temperatures and the flu which is common during this time, Professor Salim…
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SA COVID-19 – Unemployment rate expected to reach 50% as economy keeps sinking
With her winning smile and outgoing nature, Fino Dlamini was a natural to succeed in South Africa’s booming tourism industry.…
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COVID-19: Professor Salim Abdool Karim’s full presentation
COVID-19 ministerial advisory committee chairperson, Professor Salim Abdool Karim presented government’s plan to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Karim was…
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