Hundreds of thousands of red hearts adorn a wall directly opposite parliament, yet successive prime ministers have nothing to say about officially marking the lives lost in the pandemic.
How are people with long COVID faring two years after their initial infection? Many have recovered. Some still struggle with symptoms – this is more likely for those who were initially hospitalised.
Researchers found a surprising twist in a study of Omicron infection in older adults. The new information highlights the importance of COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.
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We still have much to learn about many aspects of COVID-19 — including its lingering health effects and the mechanics of its endless mutations — but we do know one thing: we can’t let our guard down.
Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela, who presided over the murder trial of goalkeeper Senzo Mayiwa was suspended in July.
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The challenges facing South African judges have been well documented for decades. They include the high number of unfilled vacancies and poor working conditions.
A photo taken by a migrant farm worker from a vineyard located in South Kelowna on August 18, 2023. Wildfires have burned large areas in region.
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With COVID boosters expected to cost £100 when they go on sale in UK pharmacies, there are concerns about whether this will put people off getting the jab.
The Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center in Hunan.
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More than half our interviewees described feelings of profound anguish as long COVID forced them to doubt their identity and question their life purpose
As COVID finds its equilibrium, infection rates will rise and fall, influenced by seasons, school holidays and new subvariants. Managing the risk is complex and needs to be cost effective.
Residents of Accra were given financial aid during the pandemic.
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Models are powerful, but they have their risks, and AI is just the latest example. The best way to address this is by ensuring that AI can be developed in a globally decentralized way.
Honorary Enterprise Professor, School of Population and Global Health, and Department of General Practice and Primary Care, The University of Melbourne
Dean Faculty of Health Sciences and Professor of Vaccinology at University of the Witwatersrand; and Director of the SAMRC Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Analytics Research Unit, University of the Witwatersrand