Here is why we need more than a sugar tax to reduce unhealthy consumption
The current sugar tax is not enough to help South Africa reach its goals to reduce obesity. Experts say advocacy and implementation are just as important.
Ndivhuwo Mukwevho
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COVID-19 has widened South Africa’s inequality, leaving black women worse off
In South Africa, inequality remains a driving force behind health issues. The COVID-19 pandemic has worsened this, and women are most likely to bear the brunt of this harsh reality.
Childhood obesity should be regarded as a threat to children’s rights, says expert
Increasing rates of obesity among children should be framed as a critical issue, according to global health experts. Addressing overweight and obesity early on could preventing the development of other noncommunicable diseases.
For TB treatment to be effective, consider the male perspective, says foundation
In South Africa, Tuberculosis (TB) affects more men than women. The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation has called for the consideration of men’s voices when designing treatment and prevention programmes.
Fear and stigma stymie COVID-19 prevention
Misinformation and the fear of dying are creating a stigma around COVID-19, with some refusing to disclose a positive diagnosis, despite the danger of spreading the coronavirus.
Third wave of COVID-19 in South Africa to be ‘bigger’ than the first two, expert predicts
With the vaccine rollout slower than expected, communicable diseases experts are warning that South Africa could experience a third wave of COVID-19 infections.
Battling COVID-19 and breast cancer at the same time – How did she do it?
This Limpopo woman was fighting breast cancer when she was diagnosed with COVID-19. Ntsako Manganyi’s treatment was already disrupted by the pandemic’s restrictions.
Improved maternal health in Limpopo a sign of success, but budget cuts loom
Limpopo public health facilities have seen an improvement in maternal health, but budget cuts may weaken the health system’s gains.
Limpopo grannies struggle with the isolation life under the Covid-19 lockdown
In lockdown for over a year, Limpopo grannies have not been able to gather for regular exercises, access healthy meals nor medical check-ups, showing the isolating effects of the pandemic on the elderly.
‘Losing her to TB was the most painful thing I ever went through as a parent,’- a mother shares her story
A mother shares the story of how she adopted an HIV-positive teenager to give her a better life, and the pain of losing the child to tuberculosis (TB).
Childhood obesity to rise rapidly in the coming years
Obesity is a fast growing disease in South Africa, with one in eight children now living with obesity. Poverty and access to processed foods are worsening this non-communicable disease, say experts.
‘I was so scared and thought that I was going to die’ – breast cancer survivor shares her story
A breast-cancer survivor from a rural Limpopo village shares how understanding the disease helped her beat it. Breast cancer has now overtaken lung cancer as the world most-diagnosed cancer, but survival rates are low in low-income countries.