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Improving the prevention and management of multimorbidity in sub-Saharan Africa
(Academy of Medical Sciences (UK)/Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)
Having two or more long-term conditions at the same time, known as multimorbidity, is a growing challenge globally. This workshop focused on finding out what is known about the extent and nature of multimorbidity and ...
The State of Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity in the SADC Region
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2018)
This proceedings report is the product of a two-day workshop (19 –20
March 2018) on The State of Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region which was held at Emperor’s ...
Annual Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)
In 2015, South Africa joined other member states of the United Nations (UN) to sign and ratify the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2030 Agenda). The UN consequently established the Technology Facilitation Mechanism ...
The Smart City Initiatives in South Africa and Paving a Way to Support Cities to Address Frontier Issues Using New and Emerging Technologies
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)
This was the 3rd of three Innovation for Inclusive Development (IID) seminars hosted on 3 September 2019, St George’s Hotel, Pretoria by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) in partnership with the Department of ...
Migration, Displacement and Mobility in Africa: Complex issues in current times
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)
This report reflects the conference proceedings of the tenth Annual Young Scientists’ Conference which took place from 28 to 29 October 2019 at Future Africa, University of Pretoria, South Africa. The theme of the conference: ...
Social, Psychological and Health Impact of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) on the Elderly: South African and Italian Perspectives
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)
The elderly population has been included in the vulnerable population to the mental health risks of COVID-19. This group in our society is confronted with high rates of pre-existing depressive symptoms and the challenges ...
Science Business Society Dialogue Conference: Strengthening the Science Business Society Dialogue in the SADC Region
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2018)
The conference explored various topics in the area of Science-Business Dialogue. These included: strengthening mining policies and research in the SADC Region; the challenge of mining of legacy sites; remediation experiences; ...
Global Mental Health in an Era of Sustainable Development: Research and Policy Priorities
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2020)
The aim of the symposium was to assess global research patterns and domestic policies aimed at addressing challenges pertaining to mental health. This aim was achieved thorough the following objectives:
1. Scientifically ...
Surveillance and Response to Infectious Diseases and Comorbidities: An African and German Perspective
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)
The conference explored various topics pertaining to Infectious Diseases and Comorbidities. These included: antimicrobial resistance; one health; HIV; TB; Malaria; and HCV. The objectives of the symposium were to scientifically ...
Poverty, Inequality and Global Climate Change: Connecting the Discussions
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)
The conference was a response to an urgent need to bring together
communities of scientists who are exploring matters of poverty,
inequality and climate change. While there are individual cross overs, this is still ...