8 October 2026
Cancer in South Africa is rising, with deaths forecast to nearly double by 2050. Learn what ageing, smoking and urbanisation mean for care.
30 September 2026
See the leading causes of death in SA, from diabetes and hypertension to TB, with key provincial, gender and age trends from Stats SA.
18 September 2026
GLP-1 medicines alone can't solve SA's diabetes crisis, experts warn, urging earlier screening, coordinated care and better food access.
12 August 2026
Diabetes is now South Africa’s leading cause of death, intensifying concerns for healthcare, the workforce and the economy.
3 August 2026
Older adults with HIV will nearly double by 2040. South Africa faces one of the sharpest rises, straining health systems.
29 April 2026
Diabetes Dashboard gives near-real-time diabetes control data within 48 hours, helping public clinics act faster and target support.
21 April 2026
The Declaration on Diabetes urges a national crisis response, ringfenced sugar levy funds, and stronger primary care for diabetes.
26 March 2026
The SA Mortality Report reveals a decline in deaths in 2023, with diabetes and non-communicable diseases as key factors.
17 November 2025
Health leaders highlight the diabetes crisis in South Africa, urging the declaration of a public health emergency for urgent action.
30 July 2025
Sin taxes on alcohol and tobacco can serve as a dual-purpose tool for public health and funding in Africa.