Irene Labuschagne

Food parcels are handed to residents at a food distribution organised by the grassroots charity Hunger Has No Religion, in Westbury, Johannesburg. MARCO LONGARI/AFP via Getty Images

June 1, 2022

South Africa’s hunger problem is turning into a major health crisis

Irene Labuschagne, Stellenbosch University

Problems caused by malnutrition - such as obesity - are on the rise in South Africa, with serious health consequences.

South Africans eat too little fruit and vegetables. Food gardens in urban and rural communities could help. Flickr/USAID | Southern Africa

December 3, 2017

South Africa’s twin malnutrition challenges: hunger and obesity

Xikombiso Mbhenyane, Stellenbosch University and Irene Labuschagne, Stellenbosch University

South Africa has problems with hunger and obesity and both are linked to malnutrition. But solutions like taxes, education, regulating food advertising and labelling can help the problem.

In Africa, many patients with kidney failure either incur catastrophic out of pocket medical bills or die. Shutterstock

November 5, 2017

Chronic kidney disease is still a major health challenge in Africa

Irene Labuschagne, Stellenbosch University and Johan Nel, Stellenbosch University

Chronic kidney disease is a global problem with about 10% of the world’s population suffering from the disease.

Africa must adopt an integrated approach to effectively reduce hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition. Shutterstock

June 19, 2016

Sub‑Saharan Africa has a long way to go before it cracks food insecurity

Xikombiso Mbhenyane, Stellenbosch University and Irene Labuschagne, Stellenbosch University

There are a number of efforts on the African continent aimed at helping people overcome food insecurity. Even though some progress has been made, the situation remains bleak.

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South Africa’s hunger problem is turning into a major health crisis

South Africa’s twin malnutrition challenges: hunger and obesity

Chronic kidney disease is still a major health challenge in Africa

Sub‑Saharan Africa has a long way to go before it cracks food insecurity

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