Exploratory visit by the German agency - GIZ
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) visited CAPRISA on 2nd June. GIZ officials were on an exploratory visit to gain insight into CAPRISA’s scientific research. Abdool Karim engaged in discussions on current and future research to address health challenges on the African continent. Discussions centred around potential areas of collaboration between CAPRISA and GIZ aimed at strengthening research.
Photo (L-R): Ms Kirstin Walker, Head of Roll Out Component (SAVax); Mr Themba Hlongwana, Senior Technical Advisor (SAVax); Prof Salim Abdool Karim, CAPRISA Director and Dr Claudia Aguirre, Head of Project, Vaccines for Africa: Roll out & Production in SA (SAVax)