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Prof Ayo-Yusuf appointed to Gauteng Covid-19 Advisory Committee

SMU DVC for Research, Postgraduate Studies AND Innovation Prof Olalekan Ayo-Yusuf has been appointed by Gauteng Premier David Makhura to serve on the Corona virus disease 2019 (Covid-19) Advisory Committee.

 

This high level advisory council will provide expertise on matters pertaining to measures implemented by the Gauteng provincial government to deal with Covid-19.

 

Amongst other things, the committee will be responsible for providing advice and developing a Covid-19 Risk-Adjusted strategy for Gauteng province.

 

The University congratulates Prof Ayo-Yusuf and wish him well for this assignment.

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