Southern African Hypertension Society

31/10/2025

Hypertension and the Kidneys

Your kidneys could be sending you warning signs — are you listening?

👉Tune in on Spotify & YouTube with Echbert Boezak and Dr Meagan Dudley, Specialist Physician (Nephrology) and board member of the Southern African Hypertension Society, as they unpack how to protect your kidneys, spot the early signs of damage, and why controlling your blood pressure might just save your life.

👉 Learn more evidence-based tips to support heart health
🔗 Visit SAHS website: https://www.hypertension.org.za/pages/listen-learn



Disclaimer: This information is not intended as medical advice. Do not discontinue or alter your blood pressure medication without first consulting your healthcare professional

06/10/2025

🚨CALL FOR ABSTRACTS - DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 13 OCTOBER 2025

📢 The SAHS Next Generation Virtual Spring School invites you to submit your research!

This is a unique opportunity to present, defend, and discuss your research in a dynamic, supportive and competitive environment alongside mentors and peers.

Learn More 🔗 https://www.hypertension.org.za/.../call-for-abstract

29/09/2025

World Heart Day | September 29
Protect the Rhythm of Life

Today, we raise awareness for the heart that keeps us going — beat by beat.
Cardiovascular disease is the world’s #1 killer, but most heart conditions are preventable with simple lifestyle changes.

✅ Eat well
🏃 Stay active
🚭 Quit smoking
💤 Get enough rest
💗 Check your heart health regularly

Because EVERY BEAT COUNTS.

24/09/2025

19/08/2025

Pressure Points: How Lifestyle Shapes Blood Pressure

Join Echbert Boezak and Zitandile Mfono, a registered dietitian in South Africa and a nutrition lecturer at Nelson Mandela University, for an insightful discussion on how your daily habits can make a significant impact on maintaining healthy blood pressure.

👉Available now on Spotify & YouTube 🔗 https://linktr.ee/sahs_society



Disclaimer: This is not medical advice. Consult your doctor before changing or stopping your blood pressure medication.

05/08/2025

🚨CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
📢 The SAHS Next Generation Virtual Spring School invites you to submit your research!
This is a unique opportunity to present, defend, and discuss your research in a dynamic, supportive and competitive environment alongside mentors and peers.
Learn More 🔗 https://www.hypertension.org.za/.../call-for-abstracts...

16/07/2025

🚨CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

📢 The SAHS Next Generation Virtual Spring School invites you to submit your research!

This is a unique opportunity to present, defend, and discuss your research in a dynamic, supportive and competitive environment alongside mentors and peers.

Learn More 🔗 https://www.hypertension.org.za/events/2025/call-for-abstracts-sahs-nextgen-3rd-virtual-spring-school-research-webinar-13-november-2025

15/07/2025

Top Tips for Healthy Blood Pressure ❤️

Small daily choices can make a big difference for your heart.

Keeping a healthy weight is one of the best ways to lower high blood pressure and protect your heart.

👉 Learn more evidence-based tips to support heart health
🔗 Visit SAHS website - https://www.hypertension.org.za/pages/lifestyle-tips