57 years ago.....On June 16, 1963, 26 year old cosmonaut #ValentinaDay2020 Tereshkova, was launched 🚀solo aboard the Soviet rocket #Vostok 6, becoming the first-ever woman in space. She spent nearly 71 hours total in space, orbiting the Earth 🌍🌏🌎48 times.
In contrast to paper on COVID-19 impact/mitigation strategies for LMICs, written by 49 authors w/o anyone based at an LMIC institution, I want to offer this article, that is almost entirely by authors from Africa. 1/n
https://t.co/lMTSw2pHN8
I’ll be damned if when a COVID-19 vaccine is developed, more people die because they can’t afford to purchase it. Any life-saving vaccine must be free.
Dexamethasone saves lives in COVID-19. RECOVERY trial shows dexamethasone decreases risk of death in those needing oxygen by 20%, and by 35% in those on a ventilator. On the shelf, cheap and can be taken by everyone - a real breakthrough.
Our full power pack team and the message we had for you! We want to see the change! “Everyone agrees that gender equity in science is good, but talk is cheap. It is time to take action.
For all three of my children breastmilk 'management' was one of the absolute worst stresses of being a #MotherInSTEM. Only as a >40 year old PI did I have a private safe place to express. We are failing our young female scientists and their children! #SolutionsForGenderEquity
If you think it's your RIGHT to smoke, drink, braai & party with friends in the middle of this pandemic, then you're a danger to self & others, and should not be left to your own devices. You're unfit to exercise personal freedom if you lack capacity for personal responsibility.
Dear CHS Students, Dr Blade Nzimande announced that universities would gradually be reopened from 1 June to a maximum of 33% of students, which includes all CHS students. We are currently preparing for your return and will notify you via email and our FB page of the dates
On #AfricaDay2020, we are excited to celebrate this group of 24 amazing African scientists who are reshaping our world and fighting for #GenderEquityInScience! Follow us to meet SuperScientists, unpack the issues and envision African-led solutions. Buckle up! #GenderGap#HeforShe