A landmark plan for chronic diseases in South Africa
In this episode:
South Africa launches The National Strategic Plan for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases, 2022-2027. Dr. Vicki Pinkney-Atkinson is Director of the South African NCD Alliance, which worked with the government over eight years to complete the document. In this interview she describes how difficult it was for people living with NCDs to have their voices heard when the new plan was being prepared and the challenges facing its implementation, including lack of resources. She also stresses that NCD activists were determined to followed the path made by the HIV/AIDs movement.
Published on: 4 September 2022
It is with a heavy heart that we share that Dr. Vicki Pinkney-Atkinson, Director of South Africa NCD Alliance, passed away in 2024. Vicki’s unwavering dedication to social justice and equitable healthcare for people living with NCDs left an indelible mark on the global NCD movement. Her legacy will continue to inspire us all.
