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Kidney disease – also termed the “silent killer” as many sufferers do not realise they have it until it is very advanced – affects an estimated 10% of the global population.

It’s a fact that inadequate protein intake can affect all aspects of the body’s healthy function, and in extreme cases, it has irreversible health consequences.

As we acknowledge World AIDS Day, we examine the immune-boosting methodologies well-suited to the East and Southern Africa Region (ESAR).

World Prematurity Day (17 November 2021) compels the healthcare community to consider the effect of premature birth, and the burden it places on the healthcare system.

Breast cancer is the world’s mostly commonly diagnosed cancer, according to statistics released by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in December 2020.

Consistent monitoring of patient health and nutrition is essential and advancements in technology has made this easier for healthcare practitioners, as well as for patients.

The theme for this year’s Nutrition Week (held from 9-15 October) is to “eat more vegetables and fruit every day”, for their health and nutritional benefits.

Across Africa, it has been estimated that up to 45% of child mortality is due to undernutrition.1 Malnutrition is one of the main causes of death and disease on the continent, especially among vulnerable and socially disadvantaged people.