Members of the media are invited to attend the breakfast launch of African Centre for Obesity Prevention (ACTION).
Obesity is a global health problem and South Africa is the most obese country in Sub-Saharan Africa. To address and prevent obesity, we need science to provide the evidence and clarity. ACTION is hosted by the MRC/Wits Developmental Pathways for Health Research Unit at the University of the Witwatersrand.
Date: 17 November 2015
Time: 08h00 for 08h30
Venue: Adler Museum, Wits Medical School, 7 York Road, Parktown
Programme:
- Welcome - Professor Shane Norris
- What is ACTION? - Dr Lisa Micklesfield
- Obesity in South Africa - Dr Moji Musa
- Debunking obesity myths - Professor Shane Norris
Breakfast will be served at 09h00.
Please confirm your attendance - contact Kemantha Govender on 084 737 6522/Kemantha.govender1@wits.ac.za
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