SOUTH AFRICA JOINS THE GLOBAL CALL: “8 BILLION REASONS TO ACT ON OBESITY”

On World Obesity Day (4 March 2026), South Africa stands alongside the global community in advancing the urgent call to action under the theme, “8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity.” With the world’s population now exceeding eight billion, the 2026 theme underscores a fundamental principle: every individual, in every country, has the right to environments, systems, and healthcare services that support healthy living and protect against preventable disease. This aligns with the South African theme of Changing Systems, Healthier Lives.