Health Library
SA Priority Conditions
Conditions highlighted as national health priorities
Hypertension
SA PriorityHigh blood pressure is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke in South Africa.
Type 2 Diabetes
SA PriorityA chronic condition affecting how the body processes blood sugar (glucose).
HIV/AIDS
SA PrioritySouth Africa has the largest HIV treatment programme in the world.
Tuberculosis (TB)
SA PriorityTB 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 PriorityA 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.