There has been a significant rise in new SARS-CoV-2 infections in the Gauteng Province in the last four weeks which has been attributed to the new Omicron variant announced on 24 November 2021. The first cases of Omicron were detected in the Tshwane District and coincided with the sharp rise in new infections, heralding the onset of the fourth wave in Gauteng.
The 3rd of December marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. People with disabilities are part of a highly marginalized group, who make up to at least 15% of the world’s population.
Professor Liesl Zühlke, a Paediatric Cardiologist and leader in cardiovascular medicine on the Continent has been appointed the SAMRC Vice President-Extramural Research & Internal Portfolio (VP-ERIP).
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen the best of international collective action and its limitations. COVID-19 vaccine development showed global cooperation at its finest. Multiple safe, highly effective vaccines were licensed in record time through an unprecedented collaborative effort.
The African continent shoulders the largest share – 71% - of global childhood deaths due to rotavirus diarrhea. As a result, African scientists, advocates, and government decision-makers have led incredible progress in developing and delivering lifesaving rotavirus vaccines to children across the continent.