Exploring the use of indigenous knowledge-based products in response to COVID-19
Scientific studies into a traditional medicine that may help improve the body’s ability to fight off and recover from infection, may be helpful in the fight…
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Medical-quality protective facial shields designed and produced for use in the COVID-19 frontline
The CSIR printed and manufactured medical-quality protective facial shields for use by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in deployments related…
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Tracking mobility to better understand COVID-19
As part of the national data-driven approach to countering COVID-19, the CSIR has developed a platform that monitors human mobility to better understand…
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Supporting SMMEs in the fight against COVID-19 using Television White Space Technology
The CSIR has partnered with the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) to enable local Internet service providers to deploy Television White Space (TVWS) networks…
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Bridging the gap between decision-makers and frontline staff
The CSIR is working towards strengthening the capacity of the Department of Health to improve the handling of COVID-19 infections in South Africa. Researchers…
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Improving Gauteng public transport service delivery in the COVID-19 context
The CSIR is collaborating and contributing to the response strategy of the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) in the development of COVID-19…
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Urban knowledge exchange in response to COVID-19
The CSIR has developed an online government-civil society engagement platform. The discussion platform is devoted to sharing resources and developing responses…
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CSIR helps NDMC determine communities most vulnerable to COVID-19 pandemic
South Africa’s National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) approached the CSIR to assist in its preparations to support local municipalities in their response…
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