NCDs are a major cause of death worldwide, especially in low- and middle-income countries. They are chronic conditions that are not contagious and can develop gradually or result ... Read more »
The recently concluded WomenLift Health Conference played a significant role in advancing global health leadership. A diverse community of women and men leaders in the healthcare ... Read more »
Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, diabetes, and stroke< Read more »
With the burden of cardiovascular disease, mental and neurological disorders and diabetes rising in the region, African health ministers have endorsed a new strategy to boost ... Read more »
Noncommunicable diseases and injuries (NCIDI) account for more than a third of the health burden among the poorest billion people. Over 90% of the billion, live in sub-Saharan ... Read more »
Brisk walking at a speed of four or more kilometres an hour (about 2.5 miles per hour), can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, this is according to a study published in the ... Read more »
Noncommunicable diseases now make up 7 of the world's top 10 causes of death, according to WHO's 2019 Global Health Estimates. This is an increase from 4 of the 10 leading causes ... Read more »
Evidence has shown that there is a pattern of rising obesity levels, particularly among women and children, which could be a result of nutrition transition, according to Minister ... Read more »
South African supermarkets currently sell large amounts of unhealthy, ultra-processed foods. Packaged foods in particular have high levels of sugar, salt, and saturated fat - all ... Read more »
Healthcare for women is moving forward but science and innovation can accelerate women's healthcare even more, writes Nontobeko Mlambo for AllAfrica. At this year's Read more »
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