Interviews
CAPRISA scientists research antibodies that are broadly able to neutralise HIV strains
In commemoration of World AIDS Day 2022, Professor Salim Abdool Karim, CAPRISA Director talks to SABC News.
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World AIDS Day | Progress in HIV treatment
Professor Salim Abdool Karim, CAPRISA Director speaks to eNCA.
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World is 'Getting Back on Track' in AIDS Fight: Expert
Prof Salim Abdool Karim, Director of CAPRISA, spoke to Straight Talk Africa host Haydé Adams about his assessment of global efforts on AIDS prevention and treatment following COVID-19 setbacks.
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Abdool Karim becomes 1st World Academy of Science's female president
Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim the first female President of the World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries.
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China sees a rise in Covid-19 cases
More than 28,000 new infections were recorded across the country. Prof Salim Abdool Karim unpacks this.
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Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim is The World Academy of Sciences' first female president
Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim is elected the World Academy of Sciences' first woman president. She explains what her election means.
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Quarraisha Abdool Karim on being elected President of the World Academy of Sciences
CAPRISA Associate Scientific Director, Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim has been elected to serve as the seventh President of the World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries. She will serve as President from 2023 until 2026.
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COVID-19 pandemic reversed gains made in the treatment of TB
Researchers found that the COVID-19 pandemic reversed the gains made in the treatment of TB globally and in South Africa. CAPRISA Director Professor Salim Abdool Karim elaborates.
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New TB diagnostic systems
CAPRISA is currently evaluating new TB diagnostic systems that will link patients with their results instantly. Mention: Professor Kogie Naidoo, CAPRISA Deputy Director and Head of HIV and TB Treatment Research.
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Time to stop using ineffective drugs
Professor Salim Abdool Karim, Director of CAPRISA on using ineffective Covid-19 drugs such as ivermectin, metformin, and fluvoxamine to treat infected patients.
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Japan Profs Salim and Quarraisha Abdool Karim for HIV and Covid-19 work
The Japanese Government awarded the prestigious fourth Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize to renowned Professors Salim Abdool Karim and Quarraisha Abdool Karim for their rigorous work on HIV and Covid-19.
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WHO declares Monkeypox a global health emergency
Professor Salim Abdool Karim, Director of CAPRISA on monkeypox declared a global health emergency by WHO.
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WHO’s Science in 5: Monkeypox: Who is at risk?
Which communities are most at risk of Monkeypox in the current outbreak and why? WHO’s Andy Seale explains how we can support the communities at risk in Science in 5.
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Professor Salim Abdool Karim responds to lifting of remaining Covid-19 regulations
There are mixed reactions to the scrapping of the remaining COVID- 19 regulations, including the wearing of face masks.
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We can only control Covid-19 when the whole world does – Professor Salim Abdool Karim
Professor Salim Abdool Karim, Director of CAPRISA discusses where we are in the Covid-19 pandemic, long-Covid, vaccination, monkeypox and the WHO leadership.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic
Professor Salim Abdool Karim joins ENCA's morning team for an in-depth interview
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International Science Council calling on the UN to establish an advisory board for future pandemics
The International Science Council is calling on the United Nations to establish an advisory board to look at solutions to future pandemics. Prof Salim Abdool Karim takes us through these possible scenarios.
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“Europe Has Declared Omicron Subvariants BA.4 & BA.5 Variants of Concern. Is this the Next Threat?”
“With South Africa admitting it’s experiencing a 5th Covid wave fueled by the Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5, declared in Europe as Variants of Concern, what threat does this pose to the rest of the world? A live interview with Professor Salim Abdool Karim.
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COVID-19 in SA : Focus on efficacy and safety
COVID-19 infections are on the rise, but there's been no surge in hospitalisations. A recent Sisonke study has found that the J&J vaccine prevents 82 percent of admissions. Prof Salim Abdool Karim spoke with eNCA's Shahan Ramkissoon.
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SABC News speaks to Professor Salim Abdool Karim
Going forward, the pandemic will be managed in terms of the National Health Act and draft regulations are open for public comment until mid-April
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Professor Salim Abdool Karim ahead of President Ramaphosa's address
Now, currently, the mask mandate remains in place as do the restrictions on gatherings. Only 2000 people were allowed to gather outdoors and indoors 1000. Sally Burdett speaks to Professor Salim Abdool Karim, the Director of CAPRISA
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Prof Salim Abdool Karim on plans to relax Covid-19 lockdown regulations
Several countries have dropped all or most restrictions around the Coronavirus for now. South Africa has relaxed some restrictions but still has a state of disaster in place. CAPRISA Director Professor Salim Abdool Karim joined to talk about gradual relaxation of the Covid-19 lockdown regulations.
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COVID-19 in SA : Two years since first case was confirmed
Two years to the day the first COVID-19 case was confirmed in South Africa. Since then, the country has reported over 3.6 million cases and almost 100,000 deaths. However, many gains have been made since then thanks to vaccinations. Director of CAPRISA, Prof Salim Abdool Karim, spoke to eNCA.
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Two years since SA recorded its first covid-19 case
On 5 March 2020, South Africa discovered the covid-19 virus on the shores of South Africa. Two years later, Professor Salim Abdool Karim, says SA has done well in dealing with the pandemic
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Prof Salim Abdool Karim speaks about stem cell transplant believed to have cured woman of HIV
Professor Salim Abdool Karim, Director of CAPRISA speaks about the Woman in America reported cured of HIV after stem cell transplant
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New HIV Variant found in the Netherlands
An HIV variant called VB has been found in the Netherlands. It reportedly spreads and progresses faster. In a country such as South Africa, where around eight million people are HIV positive, is there cause for concern? Professor Salim Abdool Karim, weighs in
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Omicron variant: What does 'asymptomatic carriage' mean?
New research shows the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is moving quicker through people - and having more asymptomatic infections - than previous variants. Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr Nigel Garrett, Head of Pathogenesis and Vaccine Research at CAPRISA
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