South African Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance (SANCDA+)
The SANCDA+ is a health and social justice advocacy grouping of individuals and organisations seeking to uphold the human rights of people living with NCDs+ (PLWNCDs+) in South Africa.
The SANCDA+ exists to ensure that PLWNCDs+ at any age, get their constitutional right to equal and quality NCDs+ prevention and management services and support without experiencing financial hardship.
Founded by 4 trusted NCDs+ advocacy organisations with over 200 years of service to South Africa in 2013. The founding members are the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), Diabetes SA, Heart and Stroke Foundation SA and PHANGO. Today it consists of more than 100 organisations and independent members allies and partners.
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World Cancer Day – Saturday Feb 4th 2017
World Cancer Day is fast approaching, and there are many activities planned for the day. This is the second year that will fall under the 3 year “We can, I can” […]
Sugar wars: Coke faces first salvo in US false advertising lawsuit – Bizhubcommunity
This article originally appeared on BizhubCommunity.com written by Sharon Snell Sugar wars: Coke faces first salvo in US false advertising lawsuit Coca-Cola’s claims that their sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are […]
Rare Diseases SA’s CEO, Kelly du Plessis – Africa Leadership Award Winner
Article Written by Megan Hunter of Rare Diseases South Africa. During the first week of December, Rare Diseases SA’s CEO, Kelly du Plessis, travelled to Mauritius for the Africa Leadership Awards. […]
Five Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Prostate Cancer – Bhekisisa
Prostate cancer accounts for nearly a quarter of all cancers in black men. Find out how to protect yourself and the ones you love. Prostate cancer is the leading […]
Countdown – 1 Year Till 2017 Global NCD Alliance Forum
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Finance Standing Committee – Comment & public hearings: Taxation of Sugar Sweetened Beverages
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Review of the Prescribed Minimum Benefits – Open for Comment
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Written By: Giulia Paravicini Original Content For PoliticoPro Britain’s competition watchdog has fined drug companies Pfizer and Flynn Pharma a total of almost £90 million for overcharging the National Health Service […]
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Call for Graphic Health Images on South African Cigarette Boxes – Health-E News
Activists say our anti-tobacco policies have gone “stale” calling for stronger regulations including health warnings in the form of graphic pictures. In 1996 South Africa’s health […]