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World Schizophrenia Day reminds us: schizophrenia is more than headlines. Living well means housing, care, and support. In South Africa, SAFMH and Family Support for Schizophrenia lead awareness. Disability Decoded SA stands for empowerment, inclusion, and truth. Break stigma.

@TheSADAG I really need to remember this today.

Global Accessibility Awareness Day reminds us that digital access is human access. Accessibility means designing for everyone - people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and diverse needs across South Africa. Learn, share, and act. Info at accessibility.day 💚

🎥 What is the Casual Day 2026 theme? ✨ Beat As One – Rhythm Matters ✨ Every rhythm matters. Every sticker supports inclusion. 👉 Get yours from 1 June at Pick n Pay 👉 Order online TODAY: casualday.co.za/add_your_beat #CasualDay2026 #BeatAsOne #DisabilityInclusion

Colorectal cancer is often called a "silent" disease because in its earliest stages, it may not have any symptoms at all. This is why regular screenings (starting at age 45 for most) are so vital. Most of these symptoms can be caused by other, less serious conditions—but the only way to be sure is to talk to your doctor. Early detection is a game-changer: the 5-year survival rate is 91% when caught before it spreads! wb.md/43i0S9e

Taking HIV treatment consistently is important, but it’s not always easy. Stress, anxiety, and daily pressures can make it harder to stay on track. Staying on treatment not only protects your health, but also means U=U (undetectable = untransmittable). Mental health support plays a key role in helping people stay on treatment and maintain overall wellbeing. It’s not just about medication. It’s about support. #MentalHealthMatters

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Food allergies are life‑threatening. 1 in 5 South Africans live with allergies or intolerances. - Join Food Allergy Awareness Week with DDSA payhip.com/DisabilityDeco…

Today is #WorldHypertensionDay. High blood pressure - or #hypertension - often shows no warning signs, yet it increases the risk for heart disease, stroke, blindness, dementia, and other complications. A simple blood pressure check can be life-saving. ✔ Routine screening ✔ Timely diagnosis and treatment ✔ Follow-up through primary care can prevent millions of premature deaths bit.ly/49vL3iK

Calling all organisations that offer psychosocial support services! Help people find your services quickly and easily by signing up for the Masiviwe Mental Health Services Map. Let’s make mental health support accessible to everyone. SIGN UP today bit.ly/3A2BWaw #MentalHealthMatters

South African healthcare must speak clearly. Patients with disabilities and chronic illnesses deserve simple, accessible explanations, not confusing jargon. Clear communication empowers, reduces confusion and stress, and improves outcomes. Dignity begins with clarity.

Every day, nurses save lives and play a critical role in improving people’s health, preventing disease and responding to emergencies around the world. On Tuesday’s #InternationalNursesDay, join us in thanking nurses for their unwavering dedication, compassion and resilience.

Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for noncommunicable diseases (#NCDs), contributing to 1 in 4 cases. Small daily choices can make a big difference to health and wellbeing. Take the stairs, walk more and make movement part of everyday life. #ICPPA2026

10 May is World Lupus Day. Lupus is a complex autoimmune disease that mostly affects women and is 2 to 3 times more common among African women. 💜 👉 Support someone with lupus today.

South Africa faces invisible barriers in chronic illness care — from diagnosis delays to stigma and policy gaps. DDSA shares clear, accessible advocacy resources to build inclusion and equity. 💚 👉 Read more: payhip.com/DisabilityDeco…

#AfricanVaccinationWeek2026 | Final Feature. #TBVaccine Innovation: advancing a potential first #TB vaccine in 100+ years. Science in action. Ending TB. Read more: gates.ly/42exmAQ #AfricanVaccinationWeek #EndTB #WitsRHI #VaccinesSaveLives

Hospice Week 2026 – South Africa 🌍 Hospice & palliative care = dignity, compassion, and support for people with disability and chronic illness. 💜 Equitable access matters. 👉 Learn more: apcc.org.za Small actions. Big impact. Together.

In South Africa, many of us are living with- or caring for someone living with- a serious illness such as HIV, TB, cancer, or hypertension. The first week of May is designated Hospice Week by the National Department of Health. It highlights the importance of hospice services and a form of care that remains widely misunderstood: palliative care. Click here to find out more: bit.ly/4taWBza #MentalHealthMatters

Unite for a Breath of Hope! May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. On 22 May, wear denim for CF Genes Day 2026 and support SACFA and DDSA in raising awareness for early detection and equal treatment access. 👉 Visit sacfa.org.za/cf‑genes‑day‑2026

We all have the right to good quality #MentalHealth care. ✅ The right to treatment that respects our dignity. ✅ The right to have a say in our treatment and care. Know your mental health rights: bit.ly/3PSvaIq