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HONOURED: Professor Abdon Atangana of the University of the Free State
ABDON ATANGANA

African maths takes a bow on the world stage and sets off an explosion of new research including how covid-19 spreads

A black mathematics professor from the University of the Free State has taken a giant step for the continent after being selected to the top one per cent of global scientists. His work will have an impact on understanding the spread of…

  • Rob Knowles
The SA Health Products Regulatory Authority has prohibited Ivermectin for human consumption. Stock photo.Image: 123rf/Jarun Ontakrai
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UFS preparing protocol for clinical trial of Ivermectin for Covid-19

The University of the Free State says it is in the process of preparing a clinical trial protocol to determine the efficacy of Ivermectin in the fight against Covid-19. This is being handled by FARMOVS, a wholly-owned clinical research…

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(Front) Moliehi Mareka, Mahlatse Mothiba, Tshepang Motete (Back): Thato Mosehle, Toni Motseoile, Lungile Mkhungo and Lijeng Lefosa have all qualified as doctors.Image: Supplied
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‘Pushing against all odds’ – Seven friends qualify as doctors

A group of young women who have qualified as doctors from the University of the Free State, are ready to step up and bring about change. Doctors in the public sector find themselves working long hours, but these friends say they are…

  • Thokozani MTIKI