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Salim Abdool Karim
An epidemiologist whose infectious-disease research has influenced health policy across Africa and beyond.
By Africa News Desk · Breaking news and regional affairs · 2 min read
Salim Abdool Karim’s research has addressed HIV prevention, tuberculosis and epidemic response. His work bridges laboratory evidence, clinical research and difficult public decisions during health emergencies.
His career makes clear that African expertise is central to global health knowledge. The continent is not merely a site of disease; it is a source of researchers, institutions and solutions.
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