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South African Company Set to Produce HIV-Protective Vaginal Rings

South African Company Set to Produce HIV-Protective Vaginal Rings

A South African company will be producing affordable HIV-protective vaginal rings for increased accessibility. On Thursday, The Population Council announced that Kiara Health in Johannesburg will begin manufacturing silicone rings in the coming years. The projected annual production is around 1 million, with approval from almost a dozen countries and the World Health Organization. Currently, the nonprofit has about 500,00 …

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South African Archbishop And Activist Desmond Tutu Dies At 90

Desmond Tutu

South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, an activist for civil and human rights and leader during the apartheid movement, has died. He was 90.  South African President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed his death in a statement on Sunday.  “The passing of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu is another chapter of bereavement in our nation’s farewell to …

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U.S. Ships More Than 2 Million COVID-19 Vaccines To South Africa

Novavax is Newest Vaccine Company On The Block, Headed To The FDA For Approval

According to a White House official, the United States sent more than 2.2 million Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine doses to South Africa Friday. The doses were shipped as part of the global vaccination program Covid-19 Vaccines Global Access or COVAX. They are scheduled to arrive in the country on Saturday.  The U.S. has …

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25,000 Troops Deployed to South Africa to Stop Riots; 117 Dead

Over 25,000 troops deployed in SA

25,000 South African troops were deployed on Thursday to help end weeklong riots sparked by the imprisonment of former President Jacob Zuma. According to the Associated Press, authorities have confirmed at least 117 people have been killed in the violence. Government officials said 10,000 soldiers were on the streets by …

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