Nomathemba Chandiwana
Dr. Nomathemba Chandiwana is a prominent South African obesity and non-communicable diseases specialist, serving as the chief scientific officer at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation. She is recognized for her insightful analysis of the rising obesity rates among women in Africa, drawing parallels with the HIV epidemic. Chandiwana emphasizes the complex interplay of urbanization, lifestyle changes, and gender inequity that contribute to the growing health crisis. Her advocacy for targeted prevention and treatment strategies for women has made her a key voice in global health discussions, particularly regarding access to innovative obesity treatments.
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Nomathemba Chandiwana emphasizes that obesity is a disease that needs to be treated as such.
Here’s what’s on South Africa’s 2026 public health agenda – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2026-01-14
Nomathemba Chandiwana, chief scientific officer at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation, discussed the long-term consequences of obesity in children.
Junk food leads to more children being obese than underweight for first time | Global health
United Kingdom· 2025-09-10
Dr. Nomathemba Chandiwana is the chief scientific officer at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation in South Africa and discusses the rapid increase of obesity among women in Africa.
Hampir separuh wanita di Afrika obesiti menjelang 2030
Malaysia· 2025-03-07Dr Nomathemba Chandiwana, who specialises in obesity and non-communicable diseases, is chief scientific officer at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation in South Africa.
Nearly half of women in Africa will be obese or overweight by 2030 – study | Global healthUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-06
