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South Africa marks World Diabetes Day 2025 in Soweto, spotlighting stigma, undiagnosed cases, and systemic health challenges.
The Gauteng Health Department will observe World Diabetes Day on November 14, 2025, in Soweto, emphasizing workplace stigma and the need for early screening, particularly for adults 35 to 75 who are overweight or obese.
The event, led by MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko and backed by Novo Nordisk and the City of Johannesburg, highlights stable diabetes control rates at 65% and promotes HbA1c monitoring to prevent complications.
A 39-year-old woman’s account of misdiagnosis and neglect in South Africa’s public health system underscores systemic failures, including staff shortages and inadequate care, as diabetes becomes the leading cause of death among women, with over 4 million adults affected and half undiagnosed.
Sudáfrica marca el Día Mundial de la Diabetes 2025 en Soweto, destacando el estigma, los casos no diagnosticados y los desafíos sistémicos de salud.