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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CANSA Association – Thanks the People Who Pay It Forward
29 November 2016 – On 5 December the world will celebrate those who give their time and generosity of spirit to those in need. CANSA will be celebrating the many […]
Take Heart – Rheumatic Heart Disease Action Toolkit
The Take Heart Ation toolkit with support of the Aspen Foundation. The toolkit has been offered free to use online. It is also completely compatible with mobile and pc browsers […]
4 Cities In The USA Vote, Yes! For Sugar Sweetened Beverage Taxes
STATEMENT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE, FROM LYNN SILVER, MD, MPH, SENIOR ADVISOR, CHRONIC DISEASE AND OBESITY PREVENTION, The Public Health Institute applauds the sweeping action by voters across the country in […]
Sugary drinks fuel taxi drivers – Video
This short film into the consumption of sugary sweetened beverages (SSB) by taxi drivers is a glaring reminder of why the SSB Tax is so urgently needed. With the common […]
Call for Comments on Draft Policy for Children with Profound Intellectual Disability
The Government Gazette is calling for comments to the Draft Policy for the Provision of Quality Education and Support for Children with Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability as well as […]
Call for Comments on Draft Policy for Children with Profound Intellectual Disability
The Government Gazette is calling for comments to the Draft Policy for the Provision of Quality Education and Support for Children with Severe to Profound Intellectual Disability as well as […]
Health MEC breaks her silence on psychiatric patients
Health MEC breaks her silence on psychiatric patients In June 2015, Gauteng health MEC, Qedani Mahlangu, announced that the department would terminate its contract with private hospital group, Life Healthcare. […]
Gauteng mental health services: ‘They treated him like you don’t even treat a dog’
A decision by the Gauteng department of health has left at least 36 dead but has the scandal lifted the lid on the horrors of mental healthcare? In June, Jaco […]
CANSA Association – Being Informed is Half the Battle Won
English Media Release Available for download: · Infographic Breast Cancer – Eng(pdf) · Infographic Cervical Cancer – Eng(pdf) · Photo: Lindiwe Ntuli-Tloubatla Afrikaanse Persvrystelling · Infographic Breast Cancer […]
Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity – Final Report
This is the WHO final report into ending childhood obesity. Coming as we have just celebrated world obesity day on October 11th 2016. A number of South African causes and initiatives […]