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At a time when science remains the only hope for humanity against a vindictive virus, the spotlight continues to be on those working tirelessly on the frontline. As the world observes international women’s day on March 8, FORBES AFRICA examines some of these intrepid women leading the charge with their services and solutions, combating dark nights and even darker days through the COVID-19 pandemic.
BY CHANEL RETIEF AND SIMONE SRIBRATH
WITHOUT A DOUBT, COVID-19 HAS EXACERBATED gender inequalities and deepened the chasm for women, as they continue to be disproportionately affected by the pandemic. These unprecedented times have highlighted raging issues around poverty, gender-based violence, and femicide. But these disruptive times have also brought into sharp focus the pioneering work of women in science, medicine, technology, and healthcare. A 2019 World Health Organization (WHO) report,
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Durban – President Cyril Ramaphosa, Deputy President David Mabuza and Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize took delivery of a consignment of one million AstraZeneca vaccines yesterday.
The medication arrived via aeroplane and healthcare workers are expected to be the first in line to roll up their sleeves. But what happens next?
According to Health deputy director-general Dr Anban Pillay, the vaccines will be taken into cold storage. He was speaking during an interview with the SABC on what will happen next.
Pillay said samples of the vaccine have to be taken to the National Control Laboratory, where various tests would be conducted to confirm the quality of the product and that the cold chain has been maintained.
With South Africa counting down the hours until the first 1 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine land at OR Tambo International Airport from India tomorrow, the question we’re mulling over is: When will we begin to feel things shift in the country?.