Prof. Karim pens a book on SA's fight against Covid-19
06 July 2023
Professor Salim Abdool Karim, Director of CAPRISA, has authored a book chronicling his personal journey and the nation's collective efforts against the pandemic. Karim shares his invaluable experiences with Stephen Grootes.
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Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic
29 June 2023
Some of the world's leading minds in science attended a symposium for CAPRISA's 20-year anniversary.
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Scientific expertise in govt policy making crucial during Covid-19 pandemic
29 June 2023
The use of scientific expertise in government policymaking was crucial during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. This emerged from a symposium in Durban, attended by some of the world's leading minds in science, for CAPRISA's 20th anniversary. CAPRISA - the Centre for the Aids Programme of Research in South Africa - has been at the forefront of research into HIV/Aids. Epidemiologists reflected on how healthcare and governments had to function symbiotically to end global pandemics.
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Early Days of Covid-19 in SA
28 June 2023
In Professor Salim Abdool Karim's debut novel, "Standing Up for Science," published on 26 June 2023, it is disclosed that South Africa's response to secure Covid-19 vaccines in 2020 during the worldwide pandemic was not prompt enough.
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Learning from the past to prepare better for the next pandemic with Prof Salim Abdool Karim
27 June 2023
In his book, "Standing Up for Science, A Voice of Reason", Professor Salim Abdool Karim gives us a personal, behind-the-scenes account of the first three years of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 Pandemic | Standing up for Science by Prof Salim Abdool Karim
26 June 2023
South Africa did not respond quickly enough to secure Covid-19 vaccines in 2020 during the global pandemic. These are among the revelations in Professor Salim Abdool Karim's debut novel, Standing Up for Science.
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Standing up for Science by Prof Karim | SA didn't quickly secure Covid-19 vaccines
26 June 2023
South Africa did not respond quick enough to secure Covid-19 vaccines in 2020 during the global pandemic. These are among the revelations in Professor Salim Abdool Karim's debut novel, Standing Up for Science.
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Increase in HIV infections among young people concerning : Prof Salim Abdool Karim
21 June 2023
Prof Salim Abdool Karim, CAPRISA Director, sheds light on this pressing issue with SABC News.
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Prof Salim Abdool Karim unpacks link between GBV and Aids
21 June 2023
Prof Salim Abdool Karim, Director of CAPRISA unpacks the link between GBV and Aids
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11th SA AIDS Conference I Access to TB and HIV treatment: Prof. Kogie Naidoo
20 June 2023
Prof Kogie Naidoo, CAPRISA Deputy Director & Head of TB HIV Treatment, sheds light on the alarming situation in South Africa as the global epicentre for HIV. With COVID-19 exacerbating new infections, the 11th SA Aids Conference in Durban brings together experts, NGOs, and policymakers to tackle this crisis. Let's unite for a multi-pronged strategy and prioritize the well-being of young women in sub-Saharan Africa. #HIVAwareness #SAAC2023
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Champion Spotting: Professors Salim Abdool Karim and Quarraisha
04 April 2023
Professors Salim Abdool Karim and Quarraisha have been awarded the Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize in the medical research category by Japan for their outstanding work on HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 in Africa.
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How do we eliminate TB as a public health threat?
24 March 2023
According to Professor Kogie Naidoo, a TB expert and Deputy Director of CAPRISA. South Africa is facing challenges in reducing the high incidence rate and deaths caused by tuberculosis (TB), and must accelerate its investment and implementation of new technologies and therapies to eliminate TB as a public health threat.
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Prof Karim explains bone marrow procedure to cure HIV
23 February 2023
French Pasteur Institute Announces Third Successful HIV Cure with Stem Cell Procedure Explained by Prof Salim Abdool Karim.
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Breakthrough in HIV Treatment Research
21 February 2023
Professor Salim Abdool Karim, Director of CAPRISA speaks about possible HIV cure using stem cell transplant.
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Eastern and Southern Africa Commission on Drugs Launched
12 February 2023
Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim, CAPRISA Associate Scientific Director is one of the four commissioners of the Eastern and Southern Africa Commission (ESACD).
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Commemorating Professor Bongani Mayosi
30 January 2023
The University of Cape Town and the Bongani Mayosi Foundation hosted the annual Bongani Mayosi memorial lecture. Professor Salim Abdool Karim delivered the lecture in Cape Town held on Saturday, 28 January 2023.
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South Africa's pandemic hero
12 January 2023
Professor Salim Abdool Karim led South Africa's pandemic response and was among the country's scientists who helped discover various COVID variants. Yet that earned him criticism as well as praise.
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New Covid-19 variant
09 January 2023
Professor Salim Abdool Karim speaks to SABC News.
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Prof Abdool Karim speaks on new COVID-19 variant
09 January 2023
The discovery of a new, highly infectious Covid-19 variant has some people worried. Professor Salim Abdool Karim advised the public not to panic but remain vigilant.
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CAPRISA scientists research antibodies that are broadly able to neutralise HIV strains
01 December 2022
In commemoration of World AIDS Day 2022, Professor Salim Abdool Karim, CAPRISA Director talks to SABC News.
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Uniting in the fight against HIV
01 December 2022
Prof Quarrashia Abdool Karim speaks to ENCA
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World AIDS Day | Progress in HIV treatment
01 December 2022
Professor Salim Abdool Karim, CAPRISA Director speaks to eNCA.
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World is 'Getting Back on Track' in AIDS Fight: Expert
01 December 2022
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
25 November 2022
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
23 November 2022
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
23 November 2022
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
22 November 2022
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
15 September 2022
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
12 September 2022
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
18 August 2022
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
04 August 2022
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
25 July 2022
Professor Salim Abdool Karim, Director of CAPRISA on monkeypox declared a global health emergency by WHO.
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Professor Salim Abdool Karim responds to lifting of remaining Covid-19 regulations
24 June 2022
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
17 June 2022
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
01 June 2022
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
18 May 2022
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?”
17 May 2022
“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
16 May 2022
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
05 April 2022
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
22 March 2022
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
07 March 2022
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
05 March 2022
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
05 March 2022
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
17 February 2022
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
15 February 2022
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?
11 January 2022
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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COVID-19 in SA
19 December 2021
Professor Salim Abdool Karim speaks about the increase in daily COVID-19 cases
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More countries report positive COVID-19 Omicron cases
17 December 2021
More countries have now reported positive COVID-19 Omicron cases.
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Efficacy of vaccine on people living with HIV/AIDS
16 December 2021
A group of scientists in South Africa is leading research on the vaccine's effects on people living with HIV/Aids. Dr Nigel Garrett from the Centre for the AIDS Program of Research in South Africa speaks
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International Conference on AIDS & STIs in Africa kicks in Durban, Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim
06 December 2021
The International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa kicks off in Durban from 6 - 10 December 2021. Discussions are also expected to look at the impact of COVID-19 on the HIV/AIDS response. The week-long Pan African meeting will be attended by healthcare leaders, scientists, and people
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Prof Salim Abdool Karim flags a concern found in new Omicron data
06 December 2021
CNN's Brianna Keilar speaks with Prof Salim Abdool Karim about the latest developments in the data regarding the Omicron variant's spread in South Africa.
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Dr Nigel Garrett, CAPRISA: Head of Vaccines and Pathogenesis Research talks to BBC
03 December 2021
Dr Nigel Garrett, CAPRISA: Head of Vaccines and Pathogenesis Research talks to BBC News on the Covid cases surge in South Africa where Omicron variant emerged
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Outrageous and an overreaction,’ South Africa’s top epidemiologist on omicron travel ban
03 December 2021
PBS NewsHour, Dec 3, 2021 ‘Outrageous and an overreaction,’ South Africa’s top epidemiologist on omicron travel ban
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It's World AIDS Day, CAPRISA Director Professor Salim Abdool Karim speaks to eNCA
01 December 2021
SA has been the epicentre of HIV for decades. The tireless HIV research has created a firm foundation in science which is being put to good use today as we tackle COVID-19. It’s why Omicron was so quickly identified by our scientists.
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World Aids Day Inequality takes centre stage: Dr Hilton Humphries
01 December 2021
As the world marks Aids Day inequality has come into sharp focus. With the discovery of a new variant, it appears as if the fight against HIV/Aids may be taking the back seat. Despite the progress that has been made against HIV, there are 37 million people in the world still living with
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SA's scientists are contributing to global COVID-19 research in a big way
29 November 2021
Professor Salim Abdool Karim remembers 9 November 2020 so clearly. It was the day that the message came through that the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine was at least 90% effective against COVID-19. For him, it was a testament to great science and to the #PeopleWithPurpose, who have put their heart and soul into developing the COVID-19 vaccines.
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What we do and don't know about the Omicron variant
29 November 2021
SABC News 29 November 2021 Department of National Health media briefing
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Prof Salim Abdool Karim: New COVID-19 variant
28 November 2021
Prof Salim Abdool Karim: New COVID-19 variant.
Connect the World With Becky Anderson, 26 November 2021
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SA’s scientists deliver huge boost to global COVID-19 fight
08 November 2021
Scientific collaboration through People With Purpose-led to a world-first for South Africa in January 2021. Scientists isolated the Beta variant of COVID-19 after doctors in the Eastern Cape reported an unusual spike in infections: BetaVariant
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SA's readiness for COVID-19 4th Wave with Prof. Salim Abdool Karim
20 October 2021
The COVID-19 third wave has come and gone. But a possible fourth wave still looms and the death toll thus far is still being debated.
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How to build robust healthcare systems in Africa
08 September 2021
If anything, the need for more robust health systems on the continent has been exposed by the Covid-19 pandemic, more so in the second and third waves. So, what could be the practical solutions to this? This CNBC Africa panel delves deeper into the state of healthcare systems in Africa.
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Herd Immunity
05 July 2021
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Looking back on a Year of Covid-19
09 March 2021
Sally Burdette talks to Prof Salim Abdool Karim, eNCA,9 March 2021
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Press Briefing: Covid-19 in South Africa - One year later
04 March 2021
Covid-19 in South Africa: One year later. Personal reflections of one year of the Covid-19 pandemic, 4 March 2021
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Prof Karim talks on COVID-19 tests in SA
07 August 2020
Salim Abdool Karim says the demand for Covid-19 tests is dropping in South Africa. The chair of the ministerial advisory group says it's not because the health department is doing less testing, but because the number of people needing tests has decreased.
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Coronavirus Why South Africa is coming out of lockdown BBC News night
04 May 2020
Despite appearing to mirror the UK’s coronavirus trajectory, South Africa appears to have the spread under control and is easing its lockdown.
In the early stages of the pandemic, Britain and South Africa followed a near-identical path of infections. But as things stand only just over 100 South Africans are reported to have died from the virus, compared to the British total of over 26,000. The UK is still considering its next steps, but South Africa is now moving to partly ease its lockdown.
What made things so different? South African authorities say that its rapid, heavily enforced lockdown has helped. But how much was it also the result of a severely unequal society - where rich and poor do not have much contact? In Johannesburg, the BBC's Africa correspondent Andrew Harding has been finding out.
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Ministerial Advisory Committee Chairperson, Professor Salim Abdool Karim full presentation
14 April 2020
Ministerial Advisory Committee Chairperson, Professor Salim Abdool Karim full presentation.
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Will the lockdown help flatten the spread of the virus?
09 April 2020
South Africa has been taking proactive steps in trying to prevent the spread of #Covid19. Will this help flatten the spread of the virus? Prof. Salim Abdool Karim explains.
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The Last Mile
30 November 2018
In recognition of World AIDS Day and as a long-standing supporter of HIV / AIDS awareness and research, and a partner with (RED), Coca-Cola is honored to celebrate the 25th anniversary of an iconic film like “Philadelphia” with the release of “The Last Mile.”
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On France24.com: Quarraisha Abdool Karim, helping South African women fight AIDS
05 April 2018
Quarraisha Abdool Karim is the UNAIDS special ambassador for adolescents and HIV. She's one of the world's leading AIDS researchers and an advocate for the rights of people living with and affected by HIV. Although new HIV infections have fallen around the world since the late 1990s, it seems that this decline has somewhat lost momentum. Quarraisha Abdool Karim explains why ending AIDS as a public health threat remains particularly challenging.
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Quarraisha Abdool Karim, helping South African women fight AIDS
28 June 2017
In South Africa, a country ravaged by AIDS, this epidemiologist of Indian origin has made HIV prevention her daily struggle - in particular on behalf of those women who are most vulnerable to the scourge. Her scientific discoveries contribute not only to better treatment but also to making women more self-reliant in risk prevention. FRANCE 24 takes you to meet Quarraisha Abdool Karim.
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CAPRISA HIV & Young Women
20 July 2016
HIV Infection high risk in young women.
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CAPRISA004 Microbicide Trial
08 March 2016
Vaginal Gel Reduces Women's Risk of HIV and Herpes Infections
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3 Talk Woman in Science
05 March 2016
3 Talk Woman in Science
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State of the Art: Epidemiology and Access
11 August 2014
Delivering the opening plenary at the 20th International AIDS Conference in Melbourne, CAPRISA’s Director, Professor Salim Abdool Karim, emphasized that 'Stepping up the pace', the theme of AIDS 2014, will require a new focus on key populations and geographical concentration of HIV, as well as intensified efforts to expand coverage of HIV testing and treatment
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Am Woman Leap of Faith, SABC 3
03 August 2013
Documentary on social activist Gethwana Mahlase on her women’s empowerment projects in rural KwaZulu-Natal.
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Voice of America, Africa Health Network Prt 2
27 July 2012
Part two of the interview with Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim discussing the need to continue researching different options and formulations for prevention and treatment.
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Voice of America, Africa Health Network Prt 1
26 July 2012
Featuring the part one of an interview with Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim about the evolution of HIV/AIDS research. Recorded at AIDS 2012 in Washington.
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Expresso, SABC 3
24 July 2012
Interview with Professor Salim Abdool-Karim discussing the benefits of Truvada's use as a pre exposure prophylactic, post the FDA’s announcement to approval the drug as PrEP.
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Voice of America, Africa Health Network, TV2Africa
19 July 2012
Report on children and TB, featuring an interview with Prof Salim Abdool Karim on the challenges in diagnosing TB in children.
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