In South African media there are examples of journalistic articles written to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia, as well as reducing the risk of dementia (see

– https://theconversation.com/why-special-steps-need-to-be-taken-to-reduce-the-risk-of-dementia-in-africa-47533;

– https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/News/9-ways-to-reduce-the-risk-for-dementia-20170725;

– https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/Overview/Managing-dementia-20120721;

– https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/Overview/causes-of-dementia-20160303-2) (Health24, 2016; 2017; 2018a; Hugo, 2016; De Jager, 2019). These media coverages are often supported by the NGOs and academic sectors, with no formal campaign for reducing risks coming from the government sector.

References:

Health24. (2016). Causes of Dementia. Health24. Available from: https://www.news24.com/health24/Medical/Dementia/Overview/causes-of-dementia-20160303-2

Health24. (2017). 9 ways to reduce the risk for dementia. News24. Available from: https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/News/9-ways-to-reduce-the-risk-for-dementia-20170725

Health24. (2018a). Alzheimer’s: ‘ They thought my mother was a witch and wanted to burn her. Available from: https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/Alzheimers/alzheimers-they-thought-my-mother-was-a-witch-and-wanted-to-burn-her-20180413

Hugo, F. (2016). Managing dementia. Health24. Available from: https://www.health24.com/Medical/Dementia/Overview/Managing-dementia-20120721

De Jager, C. (2019). Why special steps need to be taken to reduce the risk of dementia in Africa. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/why-special-steps-need-to-be-taken-to-reduce-the-risk-of-dementia-in-africa-47533