The unanticipated costs of COVID-19 to South Africa’s quadruple disease burden
K Hofman, S Madhi
CHAT SA: Modification of a Public Engagement Tool for Priority Setting for a South African Rural Context
Globally, as countries move towards universal health coverage (UHC), public participation in decision-making is particularly valuable to inform difficult decisions about priority setting and resource allocation.
Capitalising on consumers' sweet spot has dangerous implications for public health
Research conducted by public health experts at Wits University and their associates worldwide has explored how multinational global corporations that sell sugar sweetened beverages and fast foods undermine health, and have proposed how fiscal measures can protect health.
South Africa moves one step closer to a sugar tax - and a healthier lifestyle
South Africa has joined only a handful of countries in the world close to imposing a sugary drinks tax. A new bill that imposes a tax on sugary drinks has cleared the first of three hurdles in South Africa’s law-making process.
Big alcohol is poised to expand into Africa. Why this is bad news for health
The alcohol industry is doing exactly what the tobacco industry did several decades ago to ensure growth and increase profits: expanding into Africa as an underdeveloped market.
