WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY 2025 – OFFICIAL PRESS PRELEASE
Cape Town, 20 October 2025 — As the world marks World Osteoporosis Day (WOD) on 20 October, the National Osteoporosis Foundation South Africa (NOFSA) joins the global call to raise awareness about bone health and the silent epidemic of osteoporosis — a disease still too often undiagnosed, undertreated, and underestimated.
Growing up strong: Why milk and dairy matter for teenagers
Between 10 and 19 years, our children are still undergoing remarkable physical changes. In fact, adolescence is when up to half of their adult bone mass is formed, which makes this life-stage the once-in-a-lifetime chance to build the foundation for strong, healthy bones that will carry them for the rest of their lives.
The Ethical Imperative of Addressing Osteoporosis in Elderly Patients: A Call to Action
Osteoporosis, a progressive bone disease that increases fracture risk, is often referred to as a “silent disease” due to its asymptomatic nature until fractures occur. Despite this, the ethical considerations surrounding assessing and treating elderly...
National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa Champions Bone Health for World Osteoporosis Day 2024: “Say No to Fragile Bones”
10 October 2024 – The National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa (NOFSA) is excited to announce its participation in this year’s World Osteoporosis Day campaign, themed “Say No to Fragile Bones.” On October 20th, people around the globe will unite to raise...
