I am truly honored to be nominated to the Gauteng Provincial Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Advisory Committee. My heartfelt thanks go to Faculty of Health Sciences at UP #NCDs #ActOnNCDs #LeadOnNCDs #meaningfulengagement

Having a healthy and active lifestyle can help prevent heart disease and stroke: 1️⃣ Eat a healthy diet 🍎🥦 2️⃣ Exercise regularly 🏋️‍♀️🚴‍♂️🧘‍♀️ 3️⃣ Don't smoke 🚭❌ 4️⃣ Get regular health check-ups 🩺❤️ 5️⃣ Don't drink alcohol 🚫

Bridget Masinga [ON AIR] Diabetes is an escalating public health crisis in South Africa. Diabetes SouthAfrica chairperson & University of Pretoria Diabetes Research Centre co-founder, Dr Patrick Ngassa Piotie speaks to Bridget Masinga. Stay tuned in on #TheFullCircle⭕️ on 📻:104–107 MHz FM

People with #diabetes are 2-3x more likely to experience depression, anxiety and burnout. In South Africa, 4.3 million are affected, yet mental health support remains limited. Patrick Ngassa Piotie and Dr Sonja Mostert explain what University of Pretoria is doing to change this. health-e.org.za/2024/11/13/wor…

Wishing you a meaningful #WorldDiabetesDay!

Congratulations to Dr. Patrick Ngassa Piotie on being named Senior Fellow in the IDF Fellowship Programme! A true leader in diabetes advocacy! #lifechangers #hsup #uphealthsciences Patrick Ngassa Piotie

Started #WorldDiabetesDay with an interview on SABC News with Ayanda Nyathi. Enjoy! youtu.be/WYx-IAEDedU?si…

🎙Dr Patrick Ngassa Piotie from UP’s Diabetes Research Centre, UP Diabetes Research Centre (DiabetesCentre@UP), spoke to Jeremy Maggs on Moneyweb on HOT102.7FM about how Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) fuel rising NCDs like diabetes and increasing healthcare costs.🔗 Full interview: bit.ly/40xeI73 #HPL

Deputy Minister, Dr-Joe Phaahla with Mr Bruce Fordyce, #ParkrunSA CEO at Kwenele Parkrun, Katlehong in Ekurhuleni this morning, to encourage good lifestyle choices in order to prevent and manage diseases, such as regular exercise, health screenings, a balanced diet👌🏼🏃🏃🏃🏃

What a run today at Kwenele @Parkrun in Katlehong with the Deputy minister National Department of Health promoting parkruns in townships and making physical activity an enjoyable leisure activity choice in our communities. WHO South Africa is partnering with the National Department of Health in a World Diabetes Foundation funded

As the curtains fall on the amazing #NCDAF2025 in kigali organized by NCD Alliance and hosted by the Rwanda NCD Alliance , i take time to reflect on a few personal lessons i have picked here. 1. When communities lead, change happens, livelihoods are improved and ultimately, lives are

Request for Applications: PhD and Masters candidates within the following research fields: Biostatistics, Bioethics, Digital Health, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Immunology and more Closing date:  21 August 2025, 23:59 The complete RFA: samrc.ac.za/funding/samrc-…

An empowered diabetes civil society means stronger advocacy, better awareness, and more inclusive policies. It holds leaders accountable, amplifies marginalized voices, and drives social change from the ground up. WHO South Africa in partnership with National Department of Health, UP Diabetes Research Centre (DiabetesCentre@UP) and

Dr. Kibachio J. Mwangi; MD, PhD. WHO South Africa National Department of Health UP Diabetes Research Centre (DiabetesCentre@UP) We are pleased to support a forum that brings together diabetes civil society organisations in SA. When people living with diabetes have a strong voice in shaping policies and programmes, health systems become more responsive and effective.💙

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🎙️ Happening Today! Meet webinar moderator Bilal Mpazayabo — HEALA’s Social Media Coordinator, passionate about food justice + sovereignty. 💬 “Food justice isn’t a brand. It’s a responsibility.” 🕒 14:00 today 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/3HgrhN9 #BeyondSymptoms #FOPL

100% fruit juice can have more sugar than soda — but under SA’s draft food labelling laws, they won’t get a warning. Why? The sugar is “natural.” 🛑 Sugar is sugar. We need real front-of-pack labels. 👉Read more via Bhekisisa: bit.ly/4ex3jcM #FoodJustice #FOPL #HPL

💬 “Diabetes makes me angry! My sister, my mother, and my grandmother all have diabetes. This disease is very personal!" — Nzama Mbalati, CEO of HEALA, speaking truth to power at the #DiabetesSummit2025 It’s time for stronger action, not just awareness. #InnovateForImpact

“Civil society is ready to hold hands with government — but we want a collective response that inspires equality as well.” — Nzama Mbalati at the #DiabetesSummit2025. We can only beat diabetes through health equity and shared accountability. #InnovateForImpact #Heala

Its #WorldDiabetesDay. South Africa just wrapped up a successful yet emotional #diabetessummit2025 hosted by the Diabetes alliance, World Diabetes Foundation and WHO South Africa. Diabetes doesn’t happen in a vacuum. The same drivers - Unawareness, unhealthy diets, tobacco & alcohol