South African investment in R&D declines but vital in the era of COVID-19
South African investment in R&D declines but vital in the era of COVID-19 The roll-out of the J&J vaccine by the government this week has highlighted the importance of a well-resourced science, technology and innovation system. The country is able to safely store the vaccine, roll it out and monitor its implementation. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, local scientists and research infrastructure have played a significant role in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. South Africa is currently benefitting from past investments made by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) in research and ...
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