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HealthPromotionSA @HealthPromoSA

A network of groups and individuals who are committed to health promotion and the establishment of a health promotion and development foundation in South Africa

Joined October 2017
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As a UCT parent, and a member of the HPDF, this disappoints me so @UCT_news @UCTGSB @UCT_SRC
Charles Parry@profparry
7 Sep 2018
What is @UCTGSB thinking co-hosting an event on 13 Sept with @InsidePMI: “Technology as a game changer”? This will promote #ecigs & #iQOS (which are not without health risks), enabling tobacco manufacturers to evade regulations around marketing/use of tobacco products @UCT_news
The projects that are helping Zambian women get better access to land theconversation.com/the-proj… via @TC_Africa
How changing the world's food systems can help to protect the planet theconversation.com/how-chan… via @TC_Africa
Fathers need to get involved in the first 1000 days of their kids' lives theconversation.com/fathers-… via @TC_Africa
Nigerian children recount the challenges they face working in a city theconversation.com/nigerian… via @TC_Africa
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Marital rape is not criminalised in Kenya. theconversation.com/why-atti… via @TC_Africa
Cracking the cold chain challenge is key to making vaccines ubiquitous theconversation.com/cracking… via @TC_Africa

Cracking the cold chain challenge is key to making vaccines ubiquitous

Vaccines need to be kept cold to remain effective. A lack of power in remote areas makes this difficult, reducing the reach of the life-saving pharmaceuticals.

theconversation.com
Society reaps the benefits when women enjoy better health care theconversation.com/society-… via @TC_Africa
South Africa must focus on its kids to meet UN development goals targets theconversation.com/south-af… via @TC_Africa
How South African teenagers born HIV positive are navigating life in care theconversation.com/how-sout… via @TC_Africa
Why ordinary people must have a say in water governance theconversation.com/why-ordi… via @TC_Africa
Stopping Ebola before the virus goes viral theconversation.com/stopping… via @ConversationCA

Stopping Ebola before the virus goes viral

History, and math, tell us that the Ebola virus spreads exponentially quickly. This means Ebola is a global problem and all nations need to rally – to stop the epidemic fast.

theconversation.com
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Why alcohol health warning labels are a good idea: findings from the latest Global Drug Survey theconversation.com/why-alco… via @ConversationUK
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Air pollution increases crime in cities – here's how theconversation.com/air-poll… via @ConversationUK

Air pollution increases crime in cities – here’s how

Pollutants can increase stress levels, which in turn affects judgment and makes some people more likely to commit crime.

theconversation.com
Dog Owner Warns of E-cigarette Danger After Puppy Dies dogheirs.com/ecigarette-dang… via @DogHeirs
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@WHO
7 Apr 2018
All countries will approach Universal Health Coverage in different ways: there is no one size fits all solution. But every country can do something to advance #HealthForAll bit.ly/WHDHealthForAll
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Tax sugar, alcohol and tobacco to help the poor, say experts theguardian.com/society/2018…

Tax sugar, alcohol and tobacco to help the poor, say experts

On the eve of the UK introduction of a sugary drinks levy, experts urge global adoption of ‘sin taxes’ to deter unhealthy habits and check the spread of disease

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Msimanga to enforce City of Tshwane's smoking ban iol.co.za/news/south-africa/… via @IOL
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City of Tshwane tightens screws on smokers iol.co.za/news/south-africa/… via @IOL

City of Tshwane tightens screws on smokers

Mayor Solly Msimanga announced a complete ban on smoking in buildings owned by the City of Tshwane.

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#NationalCouncilAgainstSmoking will be there x.com/TheUnion_TC/status/968…
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