In a sobering divergence from global health trends, South Africa’s life expectancy in 2023 was lower than it was over three decades ago, despite major gains in the fight against HIV/Aids. This reversal highlights the growing threat of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as stroke and diabetes, which are now among the country’s leading causes of death. 

Guest: Charles Wiysonge: study principal collaborator & extraordinary professor of global health at Stellenbosch

 

 

 

In a sobering divergence from global health trends, South Africa&rsquo;s life expectancy in 2023 was lower than it was over three decades ago, despite major gains in the fight against HIV/Aids. This reversal highlights the growing threat of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as stroke and diabetes, which are now among the country&rsquo;s leading causes of death. &nbsp;
Guest: Charles Wiysonge: study principal collaborator &amp; extraordinary professor of global health at Stellenbosch
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THE MORNING BRIEF

In a sobering divergence from global health trends, South Africa’s life expectancy in 2023 was lower than it was over three decades ago, despite major gains in the fight against HIV/Aids. 