In their groundbreaking research, Salim and Quarraisha Abdool-Karim revealed that young South African women were disproportionately affected by HIV, challenging established perceptions.
The Abdool-Karims won the Lasker Prize for their significant contributions to HIV prevention and treatment, highlighting ignored demographics and advocating for public health policies.
Growing up during apartheid, the couple faced discrimination yet triumphed in their fields, proving strong advocates for health equity and education across socio-economic barriers.
Their findings challenged the narrative that HIV was primarily a gay disease, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to protect young women from infection.
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