COVID-19 & NCDs evidence guidance report July 2020 12th Aug 2020 Better Health Project South Africa Old age (≥ 60 years), males, CVD, hypertension, cerebrovascular disease & diabetes are independent prognostic factors for severe COVID-19 and death. Read more
NCDs policy crisis: letter to Mkhize May 2020 17th Jun 2020 Vicki Pinkney-Atkinson People living with NCDs ask for action on failed government NCDs policy amid ongoing bungling Read more
NCDs strategic plan May 2020 “final draft’ for comment 28th May 2020 National Department of Health The May 2020 final draft of the NCDS National strategic plan. There is another one sent out at the end of June. See if you can spot any difference. Read more
Maintaining good mental health during Covid-19 18th Mar 2020 World Health Organisation This time of crisis is generating a lot of stress and anxiety among people of every walk of life. We have prepared some practical advice to support mental and psychosocial well-being during COVID-19 outbreak. Read more
COVID-19 fact sheet – NCDs and the elderly 12th Mar 2020 Vital Strategies Older people and those with NCDs need to take special steps to beat the coronavirus. Read more