Sohini Gowan
@sohinigowan.bsky.social
🇿🇦 Healthcare Communicator. Data-driven Storyteller. Strategist. Former Clinical Research professional. Media literacy advocate. Politics nerd. Joburg-to-the-core.
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Journal articles that have something extra, like infographics or a podcast, get more views (according to this new study). These "extenders" to the original article provide more context. In other words, the people want more #scicomm again. www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
Journal articles with extenders receive more than twice as many views
An analysis of article views in Taylor & Francis medical journals has revealed that ‘extenders’ can significantly increase readership. Plain Language Summaries of Publications and Clin...
www.eurekalert.org
August 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Journal articles that have something extra, like infographics or a podcast, get more views (according to this new study). These "extenders" to the original article provide more context. In other words, the people want more #scicomm again. www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
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Rise Mzansi has lost millions over its Israel stance, says Songezo Zibi. Cheerleaders for the genocide,the SA Jewish Board of Deputies, accused it of “anti-Semitic defamation” before the election, despite the party's then anodyne criticism of Israel. www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
Rise Mzansi lost millions over its stance on Israel, says Songezo Zibi
Taking a principled position on the situation in Gaza can be costly — as one South African political party has discovered.
www.dailymaverick.co.za
July 31, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Rise Mzansi has lost millions over its Israel stance, says Songezo Zibi. Cheerleaders for the genocide,the SA Jewish Board of Deputies, accused it of “anti-Semitic defamation” before the election, despite the party's then anodyne criticism of Israel. www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
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Last month, Spotlight and GroundUp published a two-part exposé showing how US aid cuts led to the deaths of children in Mozambique. Here, Jesse Copelyn considers what led to this tragedy and who should bear responsibility for it.
Read groundup.org.za/article/afte... by Jesse Copelyn
Read groundup.org.za/article/afte... by Jesse Copelyn
After US funding cuts, Mozambican children died: Who bears responsibility?
Both the US and Mozambican governments have failed
groundup.org.za
July 21, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Last month, Spotlight and GroundUp published a two-part exposé showing how US aid cuts led to the deaths of children in Mozambique. Here, Jesse Copelyn considers what led to this tragedy and who should bear responsibility for it.
Read groundup.org.za/article/afte... by Jesse Copelyn
Read groundup.org.za/article/afte... by Jesse Copelyn
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South Africa remains at forefront of genomics. Recent publication in Nature Comms show how Gauteng has been pivotal in the emergence of various Omicron lineages, including recent as BA.2.86. Manuscript openly accessible: www.nature.com/articles/s41... #Genomics #Omicron #Surveillance
Tracing the spatial origins and spread of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron lineages in South Africa - Nature Communications
Genomic epidemiology studies have indicated southern Africa as likely sources of emergence of six Omicron lineages since November 2021. Here, the authors trace the geographic origins and dispersion pa...
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June 1, 2025 at 8:46 AM
South Africa remains at forefront of genomics. Recent publication in Nature Comms show how Gauteng has been pivotal in the emergence of various Omicron lineages, including recent as BA.2.86. Manuscript openly accessible: www.nature.com/articles/s41... #Genomics #Omicron #Surveillance
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Uganda stopped a Sudan Ebola virus outbreak in under 3 months.
No chaos. Just fast action, local leadership, and a rapidly implemented vaccine trial.
Maybe the problem isn’t capacity in Africa after all—maybe it’s the story we keep telling about it.
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No chaos. Just fast action, local leadership, and a rapidly implemented vaccine trial.
Maybe the problem isn’t capacity in Africa after all—maybe it’s the story we keep telling about it.
open.substack.com/pub/bktitanj...
Africa’s Outbreak Response Is the Global Standard Now
From outbreak containment to clinical innovation, African nations are setting new global standards for success
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April 30, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Uganda stopped a Sudan Ebola virus outbreak in under 3 months.
No chaos. Just fast action, local leadership, and a rapidly implemented vaccine trial.
Maybe the problem isn’t capacity in Africa after all—maybe it’s the story we keep telling about it.
open.substack.com/pub/bktitanj...
No chaos. Just fast action, local leadership, and a rapidly implemented vaccine trial.
Maybe the problem isn’t capacity in Africa after all—maybe it’s the story we keep telling about it.
open.substack.com/pub/bktitanj...
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So in the midst of the chaos and joy of Eastercon, @ngjeannette.bsky.social and I have set up a charity auction: Genre Creators for Trans rights in the UK and South Africa as a small personal response to what's happening in the world. You can bid on cool things here www.32auctions.com/genrefortrans
Genre Creators for Trans Rights in the UK and SA
Silent auction 'Genre Creators for Trans Rights in the UK and SA' hosted online at 32auctions.
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April 21, 2025 at 9:31 AM
So in the midst of the chaos and joy of Eastercon, @ngjeannette.bsky.social and I have set up a charity auction: Genre Creators for Trans rights in the UK and South Africa as a small personal response to what's happening in the world. You can bid on cool things here www.32auctions.com/genrefortrans
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Comprehensive review article on #Malaria in NEJM this month. Gave me lots of joy to see not one but two vaccines now listed as prevention tools for use in endemic regions. A reminder of how much progress has been made thanks to scientific research.
#IDSky #MedSKy
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#IDSky #MedSKy
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April 9, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Comprehensive review article on #Malaria in NEJM this month. Gave me lots of joy to see not one but two vaccines now listed as prevention tools for use in endemic regions. A reminder of how much progress has been made thanks to scientific research.
#IDSky #MedSKy
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
#IDSky #MedSKy
www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
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South Africa, the only African country that is a member of the G20, holds the presidencyof the grouping until the end of November 2025.
During this time, it could help drive the African continent’s food security agenda.
4 ways to make a difference here.
theconversation.com/south-africa...
During this time, it could help drive the African continent’s food security agenda.
4 ways to make a difference here.
theconversation.com/south-africa...
South Africa as G20 leader can take action on Africa’s food supply: 4 ways to make a difference
Holding the G20 presidency this year, South Africa is well positioned to push for new ways to boost agricultural productivity and enhance food security in Africa.
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April 8, 2025 at 5:16 AM
South Africa, the only African country that is a member of the G20, holds the presidencyof the grouping until the end of November 2025.
During this time, it could help drive the African continent’s food security agenda.
4 ways to make a difference here.
theconversation.com/south-africa...
During this time, it could help drive the African continent’s food security agenda.
4 ways to make a difference here.
theconversation.com/south-africa...
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Five years on: how COVID was the catalyst for Africa’s genomic revolution “We built a culture of collaboration, not competition,” Read more of this piece in Nature at the gem - issuu.com/the.gem/docs... #Genomics #Africa #Fellowship
April 8, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Five years on: how COVID was the catalyst for Africa’s genomic revolution “We built a culture of collaboration, not competition,” Read more of this piece in Nature at the gem - issuu.com/the.gem/docs... #Genomics #Africa #Fellowship
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If you're in South Africa, why not sign up for the Coughwatch research programme this flu season. It literally takes 2 mins of your time once a week and helps to track infectious respiratory diseases. Coughwatchsa.org.za
April 7, 2025 at 10:37 AM
If you're in South Africa, why not sign up for the Coughwatch research programme this flu season. It literally takes 2 mins of your time once a week and helps to track infectious respiratory diseases. Coughwatchsa.org.za
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Africa CDC warns that 2-4 million more Africans per year will die as a result of abrupt #US aid cuts. Dr Tedros calls for US to act in an 'orderly and humane' manner to enable countries to find alternative funding sources.
#USAID #PEPFAR
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#USAID #PEPFAR
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Africa CDC: Aid Cuts Will Result In Millions More African Deaths - Health Policy Watch
Two to four million additional Africans are likely to die annually as a result of the shock aid cuts by the United States and other key donors, according to
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March 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Africa CDC warns that 2-4 million more Africans per year will die as a result of abrupt #US aid cuts. Dr Tedros calls for US to act in an 'orderly and humane' manner to enable countries to find alternative funding sources.
#USAID #PEPFAR
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#USAID #PEPFAR
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🚰 Water shortages in South Africa are worsening, with 46% of supply systems failing to ensure safe drinking water.
theconversation.com/south-africa...
#EnvironmentAndEnergy
#WaterCrisis
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#EnvironmentAndEnergy
#WaterCrisis
South Africa’s unsafe water supplies: licensing service providers won’t solve the issue
South Africa’s government has a new plan to license water providers and revoke the licences if they don’t deliver clean, drinkable water.
theconversation.com
March 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
🚰 Water shortages in South Africa are worsening, with 46% of supply systems failing to ensure safe drinking water.
theconversation.com/south-africa...
#EnvironmentAndEnergy
#WaterCrisis
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#EnvironmentAndEnergy
#WaterCrisis
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Dunno how other nations feel, but I genuinely cannot find our diaspora anywhere on this app.
Please give us geographic Discover and/or Trending options at some stage @bsky.app ❤️🙏
Everything here is so American. There are zero localised discussions. This is not acting as a town hall at all tbh.
Please give us geographic Discover and/or Trending options at some stage @bsky.app ❤️🙏
Everything here is so American. There are zero localised discussions. This is not acting as a town hall at all tbh.
March 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Dunno how other nations feel, but I genuinely cannot find our diaspora anywhere on this app.
Please give us geographic Discover and/or Trending options at some stage @bsky.app ❤️🙏
Everything here is so American. There are zero localised discussions. This is not acting as a town hall at all tbh.
Please give us geographic Discover and/or Trending options at some stage @bsky.app ❤️🙏
Everything here is so American. There are zero localised discussions. This is not acting as a town hall at all tbh.
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BREAKING: It's the end. #Trump2025 has ordered #HIV projects in SA funded through #USAID to shut down —immediately and permanently. They woke up to the letters. We'll be updating the story throughout the day. bhekisisa.org/health-news-...
BREAKING: Trump orders USAID-funded HIV organisations in SA to shut down - Bhekisisa
In today’s newsletter, Mia Malan explains how US President Donald Trump ordered USAID-funded HIV organisations in SA to shut down. Sign up for our newsletter today. THIS IS A BREAKING, DEVELOPING STOR...
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February 27, 2025 at 7:59 AM
BREAKING: It's the end. #Trump2025 has ordered #HIV projects in SA funded through #USAID to shut down —immediately and permanently. They woke up to the letters. We'll be updating the story throughout the day. bhekisisa.org/health-news-...
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Reducing emissions, removing greenhouse gases, repairing ecosystems and building resilience are the four R’s that can save the planet.
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#Climate
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#Climate
Climate talks: global south must seize the moment and take the lead
Reducing emissions, removing greenhouse gases, repairing ecosystems and building resilience are the four R’s that can save the planet.
theconversation.com
February 26, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Reducing emissions, removing greenhouse gases, repairing ecosystems and building resilience are the four R’s that can save the planet.
theconversation.com/climate-talk...
#Climate
theconversation.com/climate-talk...
#Climate
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HIV patients go weeks without medicines after US aid cut. Legal challenges have restored funding but damage has been done
Read groundup.org.za/article/arv-... by Jesse Copelyn
Read groundup.org.za/article/arv-... by Jesse Copelyn
HIV patients go weeks without medicines after US aid cut
Legal challenges have restored funding but damage has been done
groundup.org.za
February 18, 2025 at 8:13 AM
HIV patients go weeks without medicines after US aid cut. Legal challenges have restored funding but damage has been done
Read groundup.org.za/article/arv-... by Jesse Copelyn
Read groundup.org.za/article/arv-... by Jesse Copelyn
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There are NO land grabs in South Africa. Property rights are intact.
Our farming sector has grown more robustly in the first three decades of democracy.
The sector is a major player in the global agriculture.
(This essay appeared in the Sunday Times on February 16, 2025).
Our farming sector has grown more robustly in the first three decades of democracy.
The sector is a major player in the global agriculture.
(This essay appeared in the Sunday Times on February 16, 2025).
February 17, 2025 at 7:40 AM
There are NO land grabs in South Africa. Property rights are intact.
Our farming sector has grown more robustly in the first three decades of democracy.
The sector is a major player in the global agriculture.
(This essay appeared in the Sunday Times on February 16, 2025).
Our farming sector has grown more robustly in the first three decades of democracy.
The sector is a major player in the global agriculture.
(This essay appeared in the Sunday Times on February 16, 2025).
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‘Cybertruck Man’
a cartoon in defiance of Musk
#political #cartoonist #cybertruck #elon #musk #democracy #tiananmen
a cartoon in defiance of Musk
#political #cartoonist #cybertruck #elon #musk #democracy #tiananmen
February 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
‘Cybertruck Man’
a cartoon in defiance of Musk
#political #cartoonist #cybertruck #elon #musk #democracy #tiananmen
a cartoon in defiance of Musk
#political #cartoonist #cybertruck #elon #musk #democracy #tiananmen
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Max du Preez: "For years, Solidarity and AfriForum have been nagging the US to view Afrikaners as victims, but only with a madman in the White House could this happen. Now we other Afrikaners must step in and show that we are not all like that’." www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/...
Afrikaners are once again pariahs in their own land
For years, Solidarity and AfriForum have been nagging the US to view Afrikaners as victims, but only with a madman in the White House could this happen. Now we other Afrikaners must step in and show t...
www.dailymaverick.co.za
February 12, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Max du Preez: "For years, Solidarity and AfriForum have been nagging the US to view Afrikaners as victims, but only with a madman in the White House could this happen. Now we other Afrikaners must step in and show that we are not all like that’." www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/...
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So obvious that it feels absurd to even engage with this, but some statistics re the extreme economic position of white South Africans, in one of the most unequal countries in the world:
February 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
So obvious that it feels absurd to even engage with this, but some statistics re the extreme economic position of white South Africans, in one of the most unequal countries in the world:
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Honoured to have hosted the British High Commissioner delegation to finalise an agreement on genomics surveillance. This focuses on cooperation for epidemic & pandemic preparedness, strengthening ties between UK & South Africa ceri.org.za/news/?token=... #UKwithSA
February 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Honoured to have hosted the British High Commissioner delegation to finalise an agreement on genomics surveillance. This focuses on cooperation for epidemic & pandemic preparedness, strengthening ties between UK & South Africa ceri.org.za/news/?token=... #UKwithSA
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The South Africa that people are blaming for Elon Musk hasn’t existed in 30 years. Apartheid didn’t shape Musk’s eugenicist-fascism — the family came to live here because apartheid suited their existing beliefs. They left when this (the country, not their beliefs) started to change.
February 8, 2025 at 7:48 AM
The South Africa that people are blaming for Elon Musk hasn’t existed in 30 years. Apartheid didn’t shape Musk’s eugenicist-fascism — the family came to live here because apartheid suited their existing beliefs. They left when this (the country, not their beliefs) started to change.
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For the record: no land has been expropriated in South Africa. And white people have the highest standard of living in the country. Trump is using South Africa as a proxy for his white supremacy agenda in both USA and Israel. The reference to white Afrikaners is a clear callback to apartheid.
February 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
For the record: no land has been expropriated in South Africa. And white people have the highest standard of living in the country. Trump is using South Africa as a proxy for his white supremacy agenda in both USA and Israel. The reference to white Afrikaners is a clear callback to apartheid.
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Probably a good time to remind people that I researched and wrote a whole book about Farm Killings in South Africa — which more people should probably read.
Please buy a copy for your American friends (ebooks available)
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Please buy a copy for your American friends (ebooks available)
journalism.co.za/media-skewin...
Harber: Book about farm killings is actually about the media | Journalism.co.za
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February 8, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Probably a good time to remind people that I researched and wrote a whole book about Farm Killings in South Africa — which more people should probably read.
Please buy a copy for your American friends (ebooks available)
journalism.co.za/media-skewin...
Please buy a copy for your American friends (ebooks available)
journalism.co.za/media-skewin...