Health Library

SA Priority Conditions

Conditions highlighted as national health priorities

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Hypertension

SA Priority

High blood pressure is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke in South Africa.

Type 2 Diabetes

SA Priority

A chronic condition affecting how the body processes blood sugar (glucose).

HIV/AIDS

SA Priority

South Africa has the largest HIV treatment programme in the world.

Tuberculosis (TB)

SA Priority

TB remains one of South Africa's top health challenges, but it is curable.

Asthma

A chronic respiratory condition causing airway inflammation and breathing difficulty.

Depression

SA Priority

A common but serious mood disorder that affects daily functioning.

Epilepsy

A neurological condition characterised by recurrent seizures.

High Cholesterol

Elevated blood cholesterol increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.