We need a health system that not only provides medication but also encourages a healthy lifestyle. Group empowerment, digital ...

In South Africa, diabetes is the second leading cause of death after tuberculosis ... active with at least 150 minutes of ...

World Day is observed globally on November 14 and the 2024-2026 theme “Diabetes and wellbeing” resonates greatly with how ...

Diabetes has become one of South Africa’s most pressing public health issues. It is a leading cause of death and a significant source of morbidity. In 2021, it was estimated that around 4.6 ...

Without timely interventions, the intersection of HIV and diabetes could soon result in a devastating public health crisis in South Africa. Listen to this article 11 min Listen to this article 11 ...

Don't buy the Ozempic or Mounjaro you see online, warns SAHPRA, because you may be wasting your money or risking your health.

Locally, diabetes is the second leading cause of death in South Africa after tuberculosis ... active with at least 150 ...

As countries mark World Diabetes Day, a health expert has painted a grim picture of the growing prevalence of diabetes in South Africa.

Diabetes mellitus is a ticking time bomb in South Africa, and the most vulnerable groups are bearing the brunt of this epidemic. It is the most common cause of non-traumatic limb amputation in ...

With World Diabetes Day approaching, health officials stress the importance of diabetes management and introduce innovative ...

and poor diet. WHO stated that notably, Africa has the lowest rate of investment in diabetes care worldwide, with just 1% of the region’s health expenditure allocated to addressing the chronic ...

WHO Regional Director for Africa ... like diabetes,” she added. According to her, managing diabetes requires a sustained effort to balance physical health activity, healthy diet, and mental ...