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The Cost of Inaction: Why South Africa Cannot Afford to Ignore the Diabetes Crisis

The Cost of Inaction: Why South Africa Cannot Afford to Ignore the Diabetes Crisis

As we approach World Diabetes Day on November 14, civil society organisations warn that the cost of inaction on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes is already being paid for in lives, livelihoods and lost

Big Food’s Marketing to Children Under Scrutiny as Calls for Clear Food Labels Grow

Big Food’s Marketing to Children Under Scrutiny as Calls for Clear Food Labels Grow

Image caption: Panel members from left to right.Crystal Orderson – Moderator and journalist.Yolanda Radu – Senior Researcher at the SAMRC Centre for Health Economics and Decision Science, PRICELESS SA.Alice Khan – Researcher at the School of Public Health,

HEALA Chew On This Episode 5: What is government doing with the Health Promotion Levy?

HEALA Chew On This Episode 5: What is government doing with the Health Promotion Levy?

The finale of the Chew on This series, titled ‘How Can the Health Promotion Levy Support and Expand Social Protection?’ is now available on Healthy Living Alliance’s (HEALA) YouTube channel.This discussion will be released ahead of South Africa’s

HEALA Chew On This Episode 4: Is the Sugar Industry Lying to Us?

HEALA Chew On This Episode 4: Is the Sugar Industry Lying to Us?

The fourth episode of the Healthy Living Alliance’s (HEALA) thought-provoking web series, Chew on This, is now available. Titled "Is the Sugar Industry Lying to Us?", this episode critically examines the Health Promotion Levy (HPL) on sugary

HEALA Chew On This Episode 3: How is Big Food Stalking Our Children?

HEALA Chew On This Episode 3: How is Big Food Stalking Our Children?

Third episode of web series, Chew on This, looks into aggressive food marketing targeting children and calls on viewers to sign petition."My name is Vuyiseka Mangele and I'm the mother of Mihlayonke. At just five

HEALA Chew On This Episode 2: Is Big Food feeding us lies?

HEALA Chew On This Episode 2: Is Big Food feeding us lies?

Episode 2: Is Big Food feeding us lies through their marketing of Ultra-Processed Products?We’re turning the spotlight on a crucial issue that affects our future—how Big Food's marketing tactics are shaping the diets and health

HEALA Chew On This Episode 1: How is big food violating our right to nutritious food?

HEALA Chew On This Episode 1: How is big food violating our right to nutritious food?

Episode 1: Understanding South Africa's Food CrisisJoin us as we unravel the intricate web of challenges within South Africa's food system. In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the stark realities of high levels of