Background
Karim, Salim Safurdeen Abdool was born on July 29, 1960 in Durban, South Africa. Son of Safurdeen Hassanally and Zubada Bibi (Safeda) Abdool Karim.
Karim, Salim Safurdeen Abdool was born on July 29, 1960 in Durban, South Africa. Son of Safurdeen Hassanally and Zubada Bibi (Safeda) Abdool Karim.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, U. Natal, Durban, 1978-1983; MMEd, U. Natal, Durban, 1992; Master of Science, Columbia University, 1988.
Post-intern scholar, Medical Research Council, Durban, 1985;
registrar in virology, U. Natal, 1986-1987;
registrar in community health, U. Natal, 1989-1991;
senior epidemiologist, Medical Research Council, Durban, 1992;
director Center for Epidemiological Research, Medical Research Council, Durban, since 1993. Technical advisor Min. of Health, South Africa, 1994. Visiting professor ColumbiaU., New York City, 1994.
Member 3 expert committees Department Health, South Africa, since 1993.
Chair National Emergency Superior vena cava syndrome Group, South Africa, 1986-1987. Member PhoenixChild Welfare Society, South Africa, 1982-1986. Trustee Mahatma Ghandi Settlement, Phoenix, 1981-1986.
Executive member Committee for Health in Southern Africa, New York City, 1988. Fellow College Medicine South Africa. Member National Medical and Dental Association (assistant general secretary 1986), International Epidemiological Association, Epidemiological Society Southern Africa (Executive Committee 1989).
Married Quarraisha Khan, April 18, 1989. Children: Safura, Aisha.