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Helping learners achieve their goals through health awareness
Posted on: 25 October 2012
Do you eat a balanced diet? Do you think healthy food is more expensive than unhealthy food? Do you drink enough water every day? These were some of the questions asked of learners at Ibhongo Secondary School in Soweto, at an awareness day held there today.
Health awareness day for teens at Soweto’s Ibhongo Secondary School
Posted on: 31 May 2012
A large team consisting of several professors, physicians, dieticians, nurses and basic science students recently attended Ibhongo Secondary School in Soweto as part of the campaign to increase awareness among African teenagers about the numerous issues concerning healthy lifestyles.
Cardiac Disease in Maternity Program and HEDUZA educate woman about healthy pregnancy
Posted on: 9 February 2012
The Cardiac Disease in Maternity Programme, alongside Health Education South Africa (HEDUZA) have initiated an education programme to help woman maintain good health during pregnancy.
Patients with heart disease encouraged to live and eat right
Posted on: 19 March 2010
The Soweto Cardiovascular Research Unit partnered with Adcock Ingram, through its generics portfolio team, to host workshops on disease management and healthy eating cooking demonstrations for heart disease patients at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital.
Heart of Soweto moves to primary health care
Posted on: 28 January 2010
Rationale: Thirty years ago, the Declaration of Alma-Ata recognised the role of social and environmental factors in illness and identified the importance of primary health care as the key to achieving the WHO goal of “Health for All”.
Patients with heart disease encouraged to live and eat right