Salim Abdool Karim is a prominent public health physician in South Africa, known for his significant contributions to epidemiology and virology. He holds multiple degrees including a Bachelor's in Medicine and Surgery, a Master's in Medicine, and a Ph.D. He is a leader in the fight against the HIV epidemic and COVID-19, influencing the culture of HIV prevention and treatment, ultimately saving thousands of lives through his scientific contributions.
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Age (Today)
Your next birthday is 352 days away.
Place of Birth
Time Zone - Africa/Johannesburg (2:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - Salim
safe, sound, peaceful
Read Full Salim Name AnalysisJuly 29, 1960 Facts
Generation Group
Salim Abdool Karim belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: Durban
Educated At: University of Natal
Occupation: epidemiologist | university teacher
Spouses: Quarraisha Karim
Employers: CAPRISA
Awards Received: TWAS Prize for Medical Sciences | John F.W. Herschel Medal | Member of the Academy of Science of South Africa | Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences | Olusegun Obasanjo Prize | Fellow of the Royal Society of South Africa | African Union Kwame Nkrumah Awards for Scientific Excellence | John Maddox Prize | Fellow of the Royal Society | Canada Gairdner Global Health Award | Reebok Human Rights Award
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.

Ephemeris for July 29, 1960
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 29, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 29, 2025 |
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Sun | 6 Leo 16 | 6 Leo 33 | 9 Libra 12 |
Moon | 10 Libra 20 | 2 Libra 15 | 6 Pisces 51 |
Mercury | 20 Cancer 5 | 10 Leo 54 | 0 Scorpio 58 |
Venus | 16 Leo 25 | 27 Gemini 59 | 6 Scorpio 23 |
Mars | 27 Taurus 29 | 24 Virgo 43 | 5 Cancer 31 |
Jupiter | 24 Sagittarius 23 | 11 Cancer 10 | 26 Sagittarius 22 |
Saturn | 13 Capricorn 55 | 1 Aries 35 | 12 Capricorn 22 |
Uranus | 20 Leo 28 | 0 Gemini 52 | 24 Leo 17 |
Neptune | 6 Scorpio 23 | 2 Aries 0 | 7 Scorpio 47 |
Pluto | 4 Virgo 52 | 2 Aquarius 28 | 6 Virgo 59 |
Rahu | 17 Virgo 34 | 20 Pisces 24 | 14 Virgo 8 |
Ketu | 17 Pisces 34 | 20 Virgo 24 | 14 Pisces 8 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.Salim Abdool Karim's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Jupiter trine Moon
Exact: 31 January, 2025 - Saturn conjunction Ketu
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Saturn opposition Rahu
Exact: 10 February, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mercury
Exact: 22 March, 2025 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 01 April, 2025 - Mars conjunction Sun
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars square Jupiter
Exact: 30 July, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Saturn
Exact: 09 August, 2025 - Mars square Saturn
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Rahu conjunction Ketu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Ketu conjunction Rahu
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars aspects Mars
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Mercury
Exact: 18 September, 2025 - Saturn sextile Mars
Exact: 28 September, 2025 - Mars conjunction Jupiter
Exact: 07 December, 2025