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Over 300 deadly virus samples disappear from an Australian lab
This breach occurred in 2021, was not discovered until August 2023, but has only now been made public knowledge.
Cutting-edge Biomedical Research Institute a ‘game changer’ for healthcare in Africa
State-of-the-art and a game-changer for healthcare in Africa, the Biomedical Research Institute places Stellenbosch University at the forefront of biomedical sciences.
Early TB detection in animals and humans can help save lives and the economy
Early tuberculosis (TB) detection is important for the stability of the economy, medical experts and scientists say, as the world gears up for world TB day on Friday.
New global alliance launched to end Aids in children by 2030
Globally, only half (52%) of children living with HIV are on life-saving treatment.
The matric countdown to exams has started
Thousands are set to write their matric exams this year. With about 20 days to go before the 2020 final examinations, learners need to start familiarising themselves with the exam scene. The final exams will be combined with the June exams because these were postponed due to lockdown. Exams will start on November 5 and end on December 15, and schools will reopen on January 25 next year.