Professors Salim Abdool Karim and his wife Quarraisha Abdool Karim, are internationally respected for their work on stopping deadly infections such as HIV/AIDS, TB and the coronavirus.
Professors Salim Abdool Karim and his wife Quarraisha Abdool Karim 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 science.
“The prize further recognises them for their statesmanship in public health policy and their advocacy. The Abdool Karims have influenced AIDS programs across the globe and they have played pivotal roles in developing South Africa’s scientific capacity. Throughout their careers, they have championed science and its potential to benefit the world’s citizens,” read the statement.
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