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Klemmi Norris, who lives with her husband, Lynton, and son, Ynez, in Durban, South Africa, reports that the sugar tax has had a major impact on their lives, both in terms of changing buying behaviour and also because Lynton was laid off from his job in the sugar industry.

South Africa’s sugar tax: Success amid controversy

For 38-year-old Durban mother Klemmi Norris, the price hike that…
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Senegal mobile phone project promotes public health

Treating diabetes takes more than insulin: Senegal mobile phone project promoting public health

Every morning, mother of six Mariama rises early to sell fish in her…
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Students taking part at the event

Eritrea Marked World Diabetes Day 2017

World Diabetes Day 2017 was observed in Eritrea on 14 November 2017…
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Sugary drinks

WHO commends South African parliament decision to pass tax bill on sugary drinks

6 December, 2017 -The South African Parliament has taken a brave and…
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The Honourable Minister of Health and the WHO Country Representative join community members in dance

The Kingdom of Swaziland dedicates November to diabetes

29 November, Mbabane: The Government of the Kingdom of Swaziland…
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DPC and PS at the High Table

WORLD DIABETESE DAY 2017 COMMEMORATED IN THE GAMBIA

The Gambia joined the International Community in observing World…
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Diabetics in Senegal are using mobile technology to manage their condition and improve their health through the Be He@lthy, Be Mobile initiative. Photo: Government of Senegal

Treating diabetes takes more than insulin: Senegal mobile phone project promoting public health

November 2017 Information and communications technology, or ICTs,…
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