Over 3million people on new HIV drug, but not all smooth sailing – Spotlight
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It's not too late to register and join us - we're hosting four powerhouse #youth advocates for a panel discussion on #choice in #HIVprevention >> zoom.us/webinar/regist
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(Dean , Co-Director , former director) will be in conversation with Dr Kirti Ranchod
Premiere on Wed, 1 June at 5pm
Check out an excerpt of his interview: fidssa.co.za/wisdom
members can access the full interview
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What are communities saying about #HIVvaccines?! Join this webinar TODAY Monday May 30 at 2 pm SAST, 3PM EAT and 8 am ET. bit.ly/3t2rKZ7
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"Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want." - Ken Poirot
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With South Africa having passed the peak of the 5th wave of COVID-19 infections, there are concerns over how future variants and waves will evolve.
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What are communities saying about #HIVvaccines?! Join this webinar and find out on Monday May 30 at 2 pm SAST, 3PM EAT and 8 am ET. bit.ly/3t2rKZ7
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The invites all postgraduate students and early career researchers to a Zoom workshop on how to write for a scholarly journal. Register here: bit.ly/3PEipQR. View the programme here: bit.ly/38bpCqO
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Prof has been named as a finalist in the 2021/2022 South32 Awards in the category 'Lifetime Achievement', for his outstanding contribution to science, engineering, technology and innovation. Congratulations Prof!
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Today marks #BipolarAwarenessDay! SADAG is raising awareness to eliminate the stigma that so many still feel. By talking about it, sharing resources and encouraging others to share their stories, we too can help better understand their condition. #BipolarDisorder #BIPOLAR
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Only THREE days left to apply for the #JWO2022 Research Grant applicants!
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Africa Day celebrates and acknowledges the successes of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). This year’s theme, focuses on the importance of addressing malnutrition and food insecurity, across the continent.
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TIME magazine has recognised two academics from Southern Africa: Prof Tulio de Oliveira and Dr Sikhulile Moyo. They are part of the magazine's list of 100 most influential people of 2022 due to their work in genomics and epidemiology. bit.ly/3lFhEcv #AfricaMonth2022
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2/2 This year, #AfricaDay will align with the AU's Year of Nutrition and focus on strengthening resilience in nutrition and food security on the African continent. At the same time, today gives us an opportunity to reflect on some of Africa's everyday challenges.
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1/2 Today we celebrate Africa Day.
Africa Day 2022 celebrates and acknowledges the successes of the African Union as well as the progress that the continent has made to date.
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Leading global scientist, Wits' Professor Helen Rees, advises on #monkeypox. #Monkeypox is a disease of global public health importance as it not only affects countries in West and Central Africa, but the rest of the world. Read more: wits.ac.za/news/latest-ne
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Wondering how the #monkeypox virus is transmitted, what the signs and symptoms are, and how it can be treated and prevented? These are just a few of the frequently asked questions we tackle in this FAQ. Learn more about Monkeypox here:
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South African researcher Prof. Tulio de Oliveira has been named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people. His work has been recognised globally after he and his team discovered the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
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1/4 Prof Helen Rees spoke to Breakfast with Martin Bester on Jacaranda FM this morning about the current spread of Monkeypox and what does this mean for South Africa? Click the link to listen to the full interview from this morning: cutt.ly/kHBpE0F
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Professor Helen Rees discusses the current spread of Monkeypox. What does this mean for South Africa?
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South Africa on cusp of resurgence, after the high infection rate with Omicron- albeit massive decoupling of infections and severe disease materialising. Current resurgence likely due to sub-lineage of Omicron- BA4. What can we expect, now that >80% population have some immunity
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#CrazySocks4Docs – Friday, 3 June
It’s time for us to shine a spotlight on this endemic issue of mental health amongst us. Show your support for the health and well-being of those who care for others by wearing your mismatched socks.
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The global community is talking about #monkeypox, a virus that spreads through contact with an infected animal, human, or materials contaminated with the virus. Tell fact from fiction & get your information from credible sources.
Click here for more: ow.ly/1hwH50JfAOI
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Not the kind of thing that I would Tweet about.
But just listed by #TIME as one of the 100 most influential people. However, this was together with Dr. Sikhulile Moyo, a past Ph.D. student, who become a scientific leader, this I am really proud of! time.com/collection/100
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