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#OwnYourLife - Professor Salim Abdool Karim

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A new Governing Board has been appointed to lead the International Science Council, an international non-governmental organization that works to provide a global voice for science. Professor Salim Abdool Karim has been appointed as Vice-President for Outreach and Engagement. The natural and social sciences have a critical role to play as the world faces complex challenges from COVID-19, an issue compounded by disinformation. Our sister station, Algoa FM Breakfast's Wayne, Lee and Charlie spoke to Professor Salim Abdool Karim on the vaccination and the next 3 months.
21 Oct 2021 English South Africa Health & Fitness · Education

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