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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NCDs in the South African National Development Plan – a change of heart?
NCDs have been missing from the top planning document for 20 years. Will the National Development Plan at last include NCDs meaningfully?
Health system boosted to respond to COVID-19
2021-22 Health Budget
NCDs policy timeline 2011-21
Global diabetes compact consultation WHO
COVID-19 comorbidities uncovered NCDs = 90%
Vaccine rollout to healthcare workers in South Africa
SA’s health data ranking
Share Ben’s story through the Patch Academy
Untangling COVID-19 vaccine & NCDs
Health system boosted to respond to COVID-19
Health budget government statement – more money for COVID-19 vaccines
2021-22 Health Budget
Health budget more money for NCDs and Health Promotion. There is a bit of give and take….. Analysis later.
NCDs policy timeline 2011-21
It is a long road to NCDs policy equity in South Africa. Let us have feedback.
Global diabetes compact consultation WHO
We need global action on diabetes especially during COVID-19. Have your say.
COVID-19 comorbidities uncovered NCDs = 90%
Better late than never. And it is only until October last year. Comorbidities are published once and not routinely by NICD. Oh now, the second wave is over "we will publish another list." Really? This requires some myth-busting action from the National Department of...
Sisonke Vaccine Programme
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Vaccine rollout to healthcare workers in South Africa
Rollout of the vaccine to South African healthcare workers starts
SA’s health data ranking
The SCORE for Health Data Technical Package represents the most comprehensive strategies and interventions for strengthening country health information systems. First launched in August 2020, it is a one-stop solution to improve the availability of timely,...
Share Ben’s story through the Patch Academy
Angie, Abigail, Anton and Benjamin Hawkes To mark International Childhood Cancer Day Patch SA is spreading its digital wings by opening its online learning platform. The Patch Academy provides accredited CPD certificate courses on aspects of children’s...
Untangling COVID-19 vaccine & NCDs
Who qualifies for phase 2 vaccination for comorbidities?
Which NCDs a priority?