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Atending the Michael Faraday Prize Lecture by Prof Salim Abdool Karim The Royal Society tonight. A timely & urgent talk on science under siege: How disinformation (usually the preserve of mainstream media) erodes trust. And why clear & courageous comms matters more than ever.

"We stand here today because of the power of global solidarity and partnerships in science, that have saved millions and helped make the world a better place". - Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim receiving her Hon Doctorate from McGill University Pic credit: Owen Egan/McGill University

Professor Salim Abdool Karim, FRS unpacked the politics of institutionalised disinformation in his Michael Faraday Prize Lecture. His message included a resounding call for everyone to play their role as ambassadors of science, now more than ever before.

"Creating a space for young emerging scientists, especially in Africa. That's the treasure chest." - Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim, FRS CAPRISA Associate Scientific Director. This Youth Month, meet some of our brilliant young minds in HIV and TB research. #TheFutureIsNow

Meet Senamile Ngema. She holds a Master's degree in Medical Microbiology from University of KZN Her primary research areas are tuberculosis therapeutics and drug resistance #TheFutureIsNow #YouthMonth @senar_ngema

The CAPRISA Community Outreach team led another stakeholder engagement, this time in Ntuzuma. Community Advisory Board chairperson Cebisile Nkosi reiterated that scientific research without community participation is not possible.

"Every analysis, every model we build, holds the promise of a deeper understanding and ultimately moves us a step closer to overcoming HIV and TB. That's what makes this journey as a young researcher so meaningful."- Lateef Amusa #TheFutureIsNow #YouthMonth

"Immunology research requires that we push the boundaries, translating scientific discoveries into tangible benefits for society and improving the lives of communities worldwide."- Thando Maseko #TheFutureIsNow #YouthMonth

Nonzwakazi Ntombela is one of our experienced clinical trials and study coordinators. This critical role is the link between cutting edge, scientific research and communities across KwaZulu-Natal. #TheFutureIsNow #YouthMonth

"Everyday, I am inspired by the opportunity to contribute to research that addresses some of the most pressing health challenges facing our communities." #TheFutureIsNow #YouthMonth

Research associate Jivanka Mohan recently visited Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore. She explored bat immunology, looking at how bats tolerate viruses without developing disease. These mechanisms offer insights that could inform human therapies. #TheFutureIsNow #YouthMonth

Senior scientist Dr Leila Mansoor formed part of the panel on "Establishing efficacy in clinical trials" at the The Future of HIV Prevention Clinical Trials Summit hosted by The Forum for Collaborative Research & WITS RHI

Nomusa Zondo's PhD in Virology analysed three biological factors impacting the efficacy of PrEP in African women in KZN. An aspirant professor, she wants to pay it forward by mentoring the next generation of African scientists. #TheFutureIsNow #YouthMonth

Head of Mucosal Immunology Prof Derseree Archary hosted Clarissa Klenke and Vanessa Schulz from the University of Manitoba Their research is examining chlamydia & gonorrhea prevalence and HPV detection & genotypes in vaginal swabs and urine in a cohort of female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya

CAPRISA wishes to distance itself from the latest incident of misinformation wherein Prof. Salim Abdool Karim is purported to be spreading inaccurate information on COVID-19 vaccines & its related side effects. Evidence based medicine is the bedrock for informed health decisions.

The Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa CAPRISA has condemned the dissemination of inaccurate information regarding COVID-19 vaccines and their associated side effects. #GovZAUpdates

Research Fellow Siyabonga Myewa is investigating which diagnostic test is the most accurate at detecting TB isolates that are phenotypically (observably) resistant to Bedaquiline. This Group A drug is used to treat drug-resistant TB. #TheFutureIsNow #YouthMonth

🌎How much damage has been caused by Trump’s cuts to U.S. aid? The consequences have already been dire – but the worst is yet to come, says Salim S. Abdool Karim, MD, PhD, FRS, a widely recognized infectious diseases epidemiologist & director of CAPRISA in South Africa

In this month's newsletter, we feature an article on the findings in the CAPRISA 258 SUTHI study that assessed whether a quality improvement intervention reduced 18-month mortality in TB patients. Visit caprisa.org to learn more. Pic credit: Annie Sprat/Unsplash