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Evaluation of Alternative Telecommunication Technologies for the Karoo Central Astronomy Advantage Area
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2021)
The National Research Foundation (NRF) requested the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), on behalf of South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), to undertake an independent ...
Addressing the global challenges of multimorbidity – lessons from South Africa
(Academy of Medical Sciences, 2016)
The main objective of this workshop was to consider the burden of multimorbidity in South Africa and the UK, and
ask how we can achieve a more coherent and consistent approach to defining, researching, and addressing
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Improved Nutritional Assessment of Micronutrients
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2013)
The purpose of this consensus study on improved nutritional assessment of micronutrients was to optimise our approach to the assessment of nutritional status of individuals, specific groups of people and the population in ...
Science in Action: Saving the Lives of Africa’s Mothers, Newborns, and Children
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2009)
Science in action: Saving the lives of Africa’s mothers, newborns, and children presents an overview of the current status of maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) in sub-Saharan Africa and reports a new analysis of ...
Statement on the Unanticipated Costs of COVID-19 to South Africa’s Quadruple Disease Burden: ASSAf Standing Committee on Health
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)
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Winning the Fight Against Corruption: A Trans-Disciplinary Approach
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)
This 9th Annual Young Scientists’ Conference which was hosted by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and SAYAS in September 2018 deliberated on Corruption and its negative effects on Africa’s progress.
Corruption ...
Neonicotinoids and their Impact on Ecosystem Services for Agriculture and Biodiversity in Africa
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) in collaboration with Leopoldina hosted a workshop on Neonicotinoids and their Impact on Ecosystem Services for Agriculture and Biodiversity in Africa from 14-16 November 2018. ...
Preparing for the Future of HIV/AIDS in Africa: A Shared Responsibiltiy
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2012)
The sub-Saharan Africa region still remains the region most heavily affected by HIV/AIDS. In 2010, about 68% of all people living with HIV resided in sub-Saharan Africa and the region also accounted for 70% of new HIV ...
Workshop on Measuring Deprivation in Order to Promote Human Development
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2015)
Poverty reduction is a critical factor outlined in both the Millennium Developmental Goals 2015 (MDGs) and the National Developmental Plan (NDP) – Vision 2030. In order for South Africa to make progress in this regard, ...
Legends of South African Science II
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)
After the overwhelming success of Legends of South African Science, published in 2017 as part of the 20 year celebrations of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), this edition of Legends of South African Science ...