NCDs+ Blog
About Me
Dr. Vicki Pinkney Atkinson
Vicki is the CEO of the SANCDA+ and writes the blog in her personal capacity as a person living with nearly 20 NCDs+ some since birth.
Over 1 in 3 people affected by neurological conditions, the leading cause of illness and disability worldwide
EDITORIAL: With elections and NHI, this is a big year for healthcare in SA
Comment on Prevention & treatment for substance use draft policy
NCDs in the South African National Development Plan – a change of heart?
Letter to minister -NCDs strategic plan implementation & resourcing
Food labelling & advertising regulation for comment by 14 July 2023
NHI Bill- Health Committee briefed by Parliamentary Legal Service & State Law Advisors
? NCDs outcomes NDoH March 2023?
ANC 2019 manifesto
The freedom we enjoy today was achieved through struggle, determination Download ANC 2019 manifesto
#EnoughNCDs campaign targeting the UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs 2018
In September 2018 the United Nations High-Level Meeting on NCDs (UN HLM NCDs) takes place. People around the world are joining together to say: “We have had #EnoughNCDs and action […]
NCDs group top cause of death in S Africa – Time for action
NCDs accounted for 57.4% of deaths in 2016 while communicable diseases were responsible for 31,3% of deaths. According to StatisticsSA this confirms that South Africa is in the midst of […]
Our Views, our Voices – Rafael’s Story From Mexico – Weekly Highlight
Rafael’s meaningful involvement in the fight against addictions cost him his job at the Mexico City Secretariat of Health, but opened a new, more fulfilling path. His 12 […]
Our Views, our Voices – Rafael’s Story From Mexico – Weekly Highlight
Rafael’s meaningful involvement in the fight against addictions cost him his job at the Mexico City Secretariat of Health, but opened a new, more fulfilling path. His 12 […]
South African Health Review 2016
Please read below for the link to the latest 2016 South African Health Review. Listed below is the chapters with links contained to the digital copy not hosted on this […]
Feedback on NCDs Action meeting with Deputy Minister Dec 14
The SA NCD Alliance and its NCDs Network met with the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla on 11 December 2014. The most important outcome is the establishment […]
5th DEMENTIA SA MASTERCLASS & WORKSHOP in Gauteng – 26th-28th March 2015
SAVE THE DATE Thu 26th, Frid 27th and Sat 28th March 2015 OR Tambo Protea Hotel, Gauteng! The target audience is: Carers – private carers, family carers and those rendering […]
Five Tips to staying healthy and lowering your NCD risk.
Reduce your salt intake. Why is a high salt intake so bad for you? A high intake of salt puts you a twice the risk of developing high blood pressure […]