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16/06/2026

🇿🇦🦴 Youth Day: Stronger Futures Start Today

This Youth Day, we celebrate the energy, potential, and promise of South Africa’s young people.

The habits built during childhood and the teenage years can shape health for decades to come. These are also some of the most important years for developing peak bone density — the strongest bone foundation the body will carry into adulthood.

Young people can support stronger bones through:

✔ Regular movement, sport, and active play
✔ Calcium-, vitamin D-, and protein-rich nutrition
✔ Healthy sleep and recovery
✔ Less sitting and more active moments
✔ Avoiding smoking and va**ng

Bone health is not only something to think about later in life. The choices made today help build the strength, mobility, and confidence needed for tomorrow.

Let’s empower our youth to build strong bodies, healthy habits, and brighter futures.

15/06/2026

💜 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day | 15 June

Every older person deserves to live with dignity, safety, respect, and care.

Elder abuse may be physical, emotional, financial, or the result of neglect — and it often remains hidden. Older adults living with osteoporosis, reduced mobility, or previous fractures may be especially vulnerable and dependent on the support of others.

Protecting older people means:

✔ Listening to their concerns
✔ Respecting their choices and independence
✔ Providing safe, compassionate care
✔ Supporting their mobility and bone health
✔ Speaking up when something does not feel right

At NOFSA, we believe healthy ageing is about more than preventing disease. It is about helping older adults remain safe, valued, connected, and empowered.

Today, let’s stand together against elder abuse and create communities where every older person can age with strength and dignity.

11/06/2026

Get ready to lace up your running (or walking!) shoes — the 10th Annual Rattle Them Bones Fun Run is coming, and this year it’s going to be bigger and better than ever!

📅 7 November 2026
📍 Groot Constantia

Join us for a fun-filled day in support of bone health awareness. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, this special 10th anniversary event promises to be one to remember.

ONLY 200 ENTRIES AVAILABLE!
REGISTER HERE: https://osteoporosis.org.za/2026-fun-run/

10/06/2026

🌿🦴 Global Wellness Day: Wellness Starts with the Choices We Repeat

Wellness is more than a once-off decision. It is built through the small, consistent habits that support our bodies every day.

At NOFSA, we believe bone health is an important part of lifelong wellness.

Strong bones and muscles help us:

✔ Move with confidence
✔ Stay active and independent
✔ Reduce falls and fracture risk
✔ Support healthy ageing
✔ Enjoy a better quality of life

Whether it’s choosing nourishing foods, moving your body, spending time outdoors, prioritising rest, or knowing your personal risk factors — every small step matters.

This Global Wellness Day, let’s remember: caring for your bones is caring for your future.

Start small. Stay consistent. Build strength for life. 💛

05/06/2026

Dairy Is Not the Whole Story

🥛🦴 Is dairy good or bad for bone health?

The truth is, dairy can be a helpful source of calcium and protein, both of which support strong bones and muscles.

But dairy alone does not prevent osteoporosis.

Bone health is influenced by many factors, including:

✔ Nutrition
✔ Vitamin D levels
✔ Movement and strength exercise
✔ Hormones and ageing
✔ Lifestyle habits
✔ Screening and risk awareness

So instead of asking whether dairy is “good” or “bad,” the better question is:

Are you giving your bones the nutrients and support they need every day?

Strong bones are not built by one food alone.
They are built through balanced, consistent habits.

04/06/2026

🧀🦴 National Cheese Day: A Small Bite with Bone-Health Benefits

Cheese can be a tasty source of calcium and protein, two nutrients that support healthy bones and muscles — especially during childhood and the teenage years when bones are still growing.

Building strong bones starts early, and small daily choices can make a lasting difference.

Whether enjoyed in a lunchbox, added to a family meal, or included as part of a balanced diet, cheese can contribute to the nutrients growing bodies need.

As always, moderation and balance matter. Bone health is built through many habits working together — nutrition, movement, and healthy lifestyle choices.

01/06/2026

1 June – World Milk Day

🥛🦴 World Milk Day: Building Strong Bones Starts Early

Milk is often one of the first foods we associate with bone health — and for good reason. It contains important nutrients such as calcium and protein, which help support growing bones and muscles.

For children and teenagers, these nutrients play an important role in building peak bone density — the strong foundation their bodies will carry into adulthood.

Of course, bone health is not about one food alone. It’s about a balanced lifestyle that includes good nutrition, regular movement, safe sunlight exposure, and healthy daily habits.

This World Milk Day, let’s use the reminder to help children understand why nourishing their bodies matters — not only for today, but for their future health too.

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31/05/2026

World No To***co Day | 31 May

🚭🦴 World No To***co Day: Smoking affects more than your lungs

When we think about to***co use, we often think about lung and heart health — but smoking can also affect bone health.

To***co use may interfere with the body’s ability to build and maintain strong bones, increasing the risk of reduced bone density and fractures over time.

For teenagers and young adults, this matters even more. The growing years are when the body is building its strongest bones for the future.

Choosing not to smoke or v**e is one way to protect:

✔ Bone strength
✔ Muscle function
✔ Long-term mobility
✔ Healthy ageing

Strong bones are built through healthy choices — and every choice counts.

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28/05/2026

🦴 Join NOFSA as a Practitioner Member

Stay informed. Stay connected. Strengthen bone health care in South Africa.

As a NOFSA Practitioner Member, you become part of a professional community committed to improving osteoporosis awareness, education, advocacy, and patient support.

Membership gives practitioners access to valuable resources, including:

📚 IOF Bone Journals
🎓 Discounted congress registration fees
💻 Free post-webinar access to talks and articles
📝 Free CPD points for accredited webinars
📬 Regular newsletters with the latest osteoporosis developments
📘 Patient information leaflets
☎️ Helpline or electronic guidance when needed
📅 Early updates on events and advancements in osteoporosis care

NOFSA also advocates with Medical Aids for patients’ rights regarding reimbursement of DXA scans and osteoporosis medication.

💳 Membership Fees via PayFast:
Doctor / Registrar – R1000
Allied Healthcare Professional | DXA Operator – R500

Be part of the movement to educate, advocate, and improve bone health outcomes across South Africa.

🌐 https://members.osteoporosis.org.za/

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