SASMA Congress presentation from UNESCO Chair members

SASMA Conference

On the left: Dr Danielle Dolley, and on the right: Dr Siphesihle Nqweniso at the SAMSA Conference 2024 in Stellenbosch.

Dr Danielle Dolley and Dr Siphesihle Nqweniso recently attended the 20th South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) Congress with the theme "Breaking Boundaries in Sports and Exercise Medicine & Science".

Dr Danielle Dolley and Dr Siphesihle Nqweniso recently attended the 20th  South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) Congress with the theme "Breaking Boundaries in Sports and Exercise Medicine & Science". This congress was held from 17th to 19th October 2024 in Stellenbosch.

Mrs Dolley presented on the "Effect of the KaziBantu school-based health intervention on non-communicable disease risk factors of children from low-income schools in Gqeberha, South Africa". This paper is part of her PhD and was published in the African Journal for Physical Activity and Health Sciences (AJPHES) in 2024 ( doi.org/10.37597/ajphes.2023.29.4.2). Ms Nqweniso also presented on one of her PhD papers titled "A combined physical activity and multi-micronutrient supplementation intervention in South African primary schools: Effects on physical activity, fitness, and cardiovascular disease risk factors".

The work presented by Danielle Dolley and Siphesihle Nqweniso at the SASMA Congress highlights critical advancements in addressing non-communicable disease (NCD) risk factors in South African children, particularly those in low-income schools. Dolley's presentation on the KaziBantu intervention emphasises its potential in mitigating NCD risks among children, contributing to school-based health solutions. Nqweniso's research adds to this by exploring the combined impact of physical activity and multi-micronutrient supplementation on physical health and cardiovascular risk, promoting a holistic approach to improving child health and fitness in under-resourced settings. For further questions, please directly contact Dr Danielle Dolley (Danielle.Dolley@cluttermandela.ac.za) or Dr Siphesihle Nqweniso (Felicitas.Nqweniso@cluttermandela.ac.za).