#WorldDiabetesDay: Tackling workplace stigma in South Africa
bizcommunity | 14.11.2025 15:25
On World Diabetes Day, 14 November, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is calling on employers to implement clear policies that address the needs of employees with diabetes, creating a supportive environment where health conversations are safe. A recent IDF study found that diabetic South Africans face stigma, discrimination, and a lack of support at work, with more than 34% diabetic South Africans reporting negative treatment in the workplace because of their condition.
