We’re proud to announce that a new peer-reviewed study led by PAN South Africa, titled “Food-based dietary guidelines in Africa and their inclusivity of plant-based dietary patterns”, was published on 11 August 2025 in the special issue of the South African Journal of Science (SAJS).

Discover how PAN South Africa advanced nutrition in healthcare during 2024 through groundbreaking research, education for healthcare professionals, and national health advocacy. The PAN South Africa Annual Review 2024 was published on 13 May 2025 on the PAN South Africa official website.

Find out how hospitals worldwide are embracing plant-forward nutrition to promote better health in patients and sustainability. This groundbreaking scoping review by researchers from PAN South Africa and North-West University was accepted at the International Hospital Federation World Hospital Congress 2024.

Discover how PAN South Africa made strides in 2023, advancing plant-based nutrition through research, education, and community outreach to amplify our mission. The PAN South Africa Annual Review 2023 was published on 17 February 2025 and is available on the PAN South Africa official website.

A peer-reviewed study co-authored by PAN South Africa, titled “Recommendations to address the shortfalls of the EAT–Lancet planetary health diet from a plant-forward perspective”, was published in January 2025 in The Lancet Planetary Health.

We are pleased to announce our first research study led by PAN South Africa, titled “A plant-based dietary approach to the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in South Africa: short communication of a multiple-case study”, published on 24 January 2024 in the South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition (SAJCN).

Over 170 medical and dietetic students across South Africa shared their insights on plant-based nutrition - what they know, how they feel, and where they need more education. Read the full report for detailed survey insights found on the PAN South Africa official website.