Obesity as a Chronic Disease: SA Pushes for Treatment Access
Learn how acknowledging obesity as a chronic disease can transform healthcare approaches and reduce long-term health costs.
Value-Based Healthcare: A New Approach to Care
Understand the impact of value-based healthcare on South Africa's medical aids, prioritizing prevention to avoid costly complications.
Botswana Medicine Shortages Expose Deep Procurement Failures
Botswana Medicine Shortages are worsening as procurement delays, weak supply chains, and poor data systems leave clinics without drugs.
Poor Sleep Mortality Risk Linked to Irregular Patterns
Explore the link between irregular sleep and increased mortality risk. Poor sleep can lead to serious health consequences.
Uncontrolled Hypertension Plagues Millions in SA
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, has emerged as a significant public health crisis in South Africa. It silently affects millions and places immense strain on the nation’s healthcare system. With over 8.2 million individuals reported to be living with the condition, the prevalence rate is staggering. It is around 45% among men and 48% among…...
The Rise in Obesity: Rethinking Our Response
The rise in obesity, especially among the youth, calls for immediate public health strategies. Discover what needs to be done.
Global wellness industry surges, outpacing pharmaceuticals
In 2023, the global wellness industry reached a remarkable $6.32 trillion valuation, surpassing the combined size of the sports and pharmaceutical industries. This figure, reported by the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), marks a 25% growth since 2019, driven by a surge in demand for health-focused products and services post-pandemic. The GWI defines wellness as “the…...