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UNICEF is committed to ensuring that every child survives and thrives.

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30 November 2023

Healthy behaviours help prevent diabetes

World Diabetes Day 14 November 2023

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20 October 2023

Youth take lead in promoting better nutrition and healthier young lives

The ‘My body, my health: my wealth’ national youth-led campaign aims to promote healthy diets, physical activity, and mental wellness.

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18 October 2023

My body, my health: my wealth

Advocating for healthier environments to reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases

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Put children’s health and wellbeing first in the regulation of foodstuffs

UNICEF South Africa welcomes the draft regulations for the ‘Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs in South Africa’ and encourages submissions to help protect children from unhealthy diets.

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Aggressive marketing by food industry can impact your health

What you need to know about marketing strategies used to advertise unhealthy foods

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A healthy diet can reduce the risk of NCDs

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South Africa has a plan to tackle non-communicable diseases

Here’s what you should know

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11 October 2022

More than 31 per cent of 15–19-year-old females in South Africa live with overweight or obesity, threatening a noncommunicable diseases epidemic

UNICEF South Africa launches new campaign during National Nutrition Week to promote healthier lifestyles and reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases.

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Youth energy to tackle persistent malnutrition

Empowering young South Africans to advocate for good nutrition