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How Dangerous is South Africa's Coronavirus Variant?
South African scientists are downplaying the danger of a new Covid-19 variant identified in the country towards the end of 2020. -
South Africa Suspends Rollout of Oxford-AstraZeneca Coronavirus Vaccine
South Africa on Sunday said it would suspend its rollout of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine after initial trials showed "disappointing" results against the B.1.351 variant of COVID-19.Comments
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COVID-19: Vaccinating South Africa
The rapid development of several COVID-19 vaccines has provided the world with some hope in the ongoing battle against the deadly virus.Comments
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COVID-19: Vaccines 'May Be Less Effective' Against Variant Discovered in South Africa
South Africa is suffering a sharp spike in cases, driven by a new variant that may reduce the effectiveness of vaccines.Comments
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Money or Your Life – Surviving SA’s Outdated Drug Patent Laws
With a COVID-19 vaccine coming onto the market, the need to revise South Africa’s outdated patent laws has never been greater.Comments
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Cost of Cancer Medicine in South Africa
The cost of cancer medicine in South Africa is proving prohibitive to patients getting the care they need.Comments
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UN Announces New HIV Access Deal
A deal announced at the UN will supply a new HIV drug to millions of patients in developing countries for $75 dollars, as opposed to $75 a day, which is the pill's price in the US. -
UN Programme on HIV/AIDS Briefing on Pricing Agreement
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV and AIDS (UNAIDS) brief the media on a Breakthrough pricing agreement for HIV medicine.
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