infectious diseases epidemiologist, focusing on global health - focus on cancer and infectious diseases research to reduce disease burden in Africa @Wits
Johannesburg, S Africa
Joined August 2018
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Interrogating intersection between cancer and infections. Much remains to be learn t since the first descriptions of Epstein Barr virus and Burkitt lymphoma from Africa. Important to understand cancer in Africa, an under-recognised cause of death and limited treatment options
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Delighted to be part of this groundbreaking program in sub-Saharan Africa
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There is extensive community spread of Omicron in the US with cases reported in most states.
Yet the travel bans against only southern African countries persist.
Every day the bans remain further undermines this administration’s claim that it’s just ‘following the science’.
CDC estimates that #Omicron variant now represents about 3% of U.S. #COVID19 cases.
Layered prevention strategies work to prevent COVID-19 spread:
- Vaccines + boosters when eligible.
- Masking in indoor public spaces.
Schedule a vaccine or booster: vaccines.gov.
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Postmortem investigations and identification of multiple causes of child deaths: An analysis of findings from the Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) network pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3459…
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@DrMartinCDC, Director of @CDCGlobal joined our #podcast to discuss their recently published Outbreaks Report, the important work CGH is doing around the world and the impact #COVID19 has had on their programs. #globalhealth
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Our Executive Director, Ken Berta (aka Surge), recently contracted COVID19. Determined to provide a resource for others, he kept a diary of his experience & spoke candidly to Dr. @RobertBreiman (aka Spike) in our latest podcast. Full episode at globalhealthc3.org/talks/.
Wouldn’t have predicted a new form of vaccine hesitancy from government. We need as many as possible started on first dose. Don’t leave vaccines in freezer awaiting 2nd dose returns. Understand - not conventional. Extraordinary times = extraordinary measures . Monitor/learn.
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"Get as many people at risk (especially for severe disease and mortality) their first dose as quickly as possible. Vaccines left in the vial will not prevent spread and won’t save lives." bit.ly/2L1VIcF
GHC3 Makes Available a New PAVE Tool to Optimize Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation - Global Health Crisis Coordination Center globalhealthc3.org/press-rel…
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GHC3 Talks, Ep. 5: COVID QUESTIONS: SPIKE & SURGE ON THE SPOT
Dr. Rob (Spike) & Ken Berta (Surge) answer questions from listeners re: trust in vaccines, virus mutation, safely reopening school & work, & mitigations we’ll need to keep as vaccines roll out. bit.ly/3ajnUm4
Huge line to get tested in Atlanta. Ill? Or needed for travel to states requiring testing? Perhaps not the best use of time and resources.
ALT Line for COVID-19 testing on 11/27/20 Brookhaven Marta station
Listening to "Do You Hear What I Hear? Give the Messenger a Shot." at buzzsprout.com/1437532/64473…