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flag South Africa's diabetes crisis worsens due to unreliable data and lack of national tracking, hindering effective response.

flag Diabetes is a growing public health crisis in South Africa, now a leading cause of death, but accurate data on its prevalence remains elusive due to flawed surveillance systems. flag Earlier estimates of 4.2 million cases were revised down to 2.3 million in 2024, not because cases have decreased, but due to unreliable data collection. flag This lack of a national diabetes registry hampers effective policy-making, leading to misallocated resources and inadequate care. flag Rising rates are linked to urbanization, aging populations, poor diets, physical inactivity, and increasing obesity across South Africa, Kenya, and Ghana. flag Without accurate tracking of cases, access to care, and health outcomes, preventable complications and early deaths continue. flag Experts urge immediate action to establish a transparent, nationwide surveillance system to address the epidemic with the urgency it demands.

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