# Quarraisha Abdool Karim

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COVID-19 in Africa: Its Impact and the Way Forward - Straight Talk Africa

In this edition of Straight Talk Africa guest host and VOA Health Correspondent Linord Moudou explores the impact Covid-19 is having on the continent. She is joined by Dr. Ahmed Ogwell Ouma Deputy Director of the Africa CDC, Dr. Quarraisha Abdool Karim Associate Scientific Director of CAPRISA (Cent…

Tales of success, setbacks and advice

To commemorate International Women’s Day on 8 March, Africa Science Focus speaks with women leaders in academic science across Africa.  Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, former and first female President of Mauritius and biodiversity scientist, tells our reporter, Michael Kaloki, how to make science more attrac…

Tales of success, setbacks and advice

Reshared on Girl Up Africa Digest The Podcast: In celebration of International Women’s Day, Africa Science Focus features inspiring conversations with prominent women leaders in academic science across the continent. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim shares insights on making science more appealing to young wom…

An Exciting New Twice-yearly Option for HIV PrEP

“This podcast discusses the recent presentation of data for lenacapavir, a potent capsid inhibitor for HIV that was 100% effective in preventing HIV infection in cis-gender woman at risk for HIV. If approved, it will offer an exciting new option to prevent HIV which should dramatically improve our …

Lasker Winners Discuss 35 Years of HIV Research in Africa

Quarraisha Abdool Karim, PhD, and Salim S. Abdool Karim, MBChB, PhD, are the recipients of the 2024 Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award for their decades of work on AIDS in Africa. The infectious diseases epidemiologists recently reflected on their life's work in a conversation with JAMA Deputy E…

Medical couple awarded Lasker Prize

Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Salim Abdool Karim who, along with his wife Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim, were recently announced as winners of the prestigious Lasker Award for public service, a top recognition for medical research described as the “US equivalent of a Nobel prize” for scienc…

HIV - The African Journey

African nations have a painful and particular relationship with HIV, they have also been at the forefront of the fight against the disease. In this episode, we explore the battle against HIV from their perspective, how a post-colonial legacy combined with complex societal factors provided fertile g…

Quarraisha Abdool Karim: Partnerships, Partnerships, Partnerships

Lasker Laureate Quarraisha Abdool Karim reflects on a journey shaped by meaningful partnerships—with her mentors, the communities she is committed to helping, and the scientists who walk alongside her.

Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim: Pro Vice-Chancellor for Health Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal; President of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS); Co-founder CAPRISA – Pioneer

This week on Womanity, Dr Amaleya Goneos-Malka speaks with Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim, one of the world’s foremost infectious disease epidemiologists, whose pioneering work has transformed HIV prevention for women and shaped global public health. She is the Co-founder and Associate Scientifi…