Salim Abdool Karim
Salim Abdool Karim is a prominent South African epidemiologist and public health expert, known for his research on HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. He serves as the director of the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa (CAPRISA) and has been an outspoken advocate for the importance of continued funding for HIV programs, highlighting the detrimental effects of recent cuts in international aid.
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Recent news mentions
Salim Abdool Karim criticizes RFK Jr for cherry-picking a poorly conducted study to support his claims.
US making diphtheria great again? Why SA’s public health experts are worried about America’s RFK Jr – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-07-14
Then health minister Zweli Mkhize put the epidemiologist Salim Abdool Karim live on national TV.
Are we entering denialism 2.0? – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-23
Salim Abdool Karim heads the Centre for the Aids Programme of Research in South Africa, Caprisa.
Trump ends SA’s HIV and TB research grants – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-24
Salim Abdool Karim described the funding cuts as 'worrying' and 'regrettable'.
Las medidas de Trump ya se notan en África: cierran clínicas y falta tratamiento para el VIH
Venezuela· 2025-03-08
