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First International Conference on Public Health in Africa Closes With Urgent Call for a New Public Health Order
17 December 2021

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Calabash Awards: A night of celebrating contributions to humanity
30 November 2021

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Rhodes University to honour infectious diseases epidemiologist, Professor Salim Abdool Karim
25 October 2021
At its second virtual graduation ceremony for Masters and PhD students on 29 October 2021, Rhodes University will confer a degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) (honoris causa) on epidemiologist Professor Salim Abdool Karim, who is widely recognised for his scientific and leadership contributions in AIDS and COVID-19.

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New Leadership of the International Science Council announced: South Africa's Salim Abdool Karim appointed Vice-President Outreach and Engagement
15 October 2021

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Leading South African AIDS and Covid-19 scientist appointed to the 9-member Science Council of the World Health Organisation
26 April 2021

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