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How did South Africa discover the Omicron variant?

South Africa has been fighting HIV and TB for decades…has that experience helped in the response to Covid-19?

It’s been a week since South Africa first reported Omicron…a name now recognised around the world.
While South Africa discovered the new covid variant, it’s unlikely we’ll learn exactly where it first appeared.
The WHO has praised the country for its transparency.
So, how did South Africa discover the omicron variant?

Host: Alan Kasujja
Reporting: Mpho Lakaje
Guests: Wasim Abdool Karim and Dr Thierny Balde

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