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16 Apr 2020 | Living through global trauma: Mental-health implications of COVID-19 from a developing country perspective
As countries travel further along the road of social distancing, the psychological toll of the global coronavirus pandemic is becoming more apparent. ...
15 Apr 2020 | The HSRC, UKZN launch joint survey looking at how COVID-19 impacts health workers
The HSRC together with the University of KwaZulu Natal conducted a joint study looking at how COVID-19 impacts health workers. To listen to Professor...
8 Apr 2020 | Tuberculosis in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa
The COVID-19 pandemic reached South Africa in March - the month in which World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is commemorated. The 24th of March is dedicated t...
6 Apr 2020 | Not a 'skop, skiet en donner' moment: Defence Force deployment in the time of COVID-19
With the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) for three months to assist the police in containing the spread of the COVID-19...
3 Apr 2020 | The need for universal healthcare: What COVID-19 may teach us
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought South Africa face-to-face with the harsh realities of a two-tier system of health care that protects the wealthy and...
3 Apr 2020 | The need for universal healthcare: What COVID-19 may teach us
The global spread of SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19 disease, has caused an international standstill as nations face the true test of their health c...
1 Apr 2020 | HSRC conveys condolences on the passing of Professor Thandika Mkandawire
Pretoria, Wednesday 1 April 2020 – The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) extends it condolences to the family, the CODESRIA network, and in...
30 Mar 2020 | Interview with Dr Saahier Parker to discuss the impact of the Coronavirus on society
The HSRC is currently conducting a public survey assessing the impact of the Coronavirus on society. The listen to the interview with Dr Parker...
27 Mar 2020 | HSRC commences public survey to assess awareness of Covid-19 among South Africans
Pretoria, Friday 27 March 2020 – The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) today announced that it would launch its public survey to better und...