Oct 12, 2026 | Press Releases
The National Osteoporosis Foundation of South Africa (NOFSA) is joining the global call for greater awareness, earlier detection and better prevention of osteoporosis and fragility fractures this World Osteoporosis Day, 20 October 2026.
Led internationally by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), World Osteoporosis Day brings together patients, healthcare professionals, medical societies and policymakers to draw attention to a disease that remains significantly underdiagnosed and undertreated.
Jan 14, 2026 | Awareness, Press Releases
The world is ageing faster than ever before. By 2030, one in six people globally will be aged 60 years or older, and by 2050 that number is expected to double. In response to this demographic shift, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared 2021–2030 the Decade of...
Oct 20, 2025 | Press Releases
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.
Sep 8, 2025 | Awareness, KidsandTeens, Press Releases
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.
Oct 17, 2024 | Awareness, Case Studies, Press Releases
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...
Oct 11, 2024 | Press Releases
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...
