Employee Wellness Week: Why SA workplaces must prioritise heart health (opens original article in a new tab)

Employee Wellness Week in South Africa highlights the importance of workplace heart health initiatives to reduce cardiovascular disease risks and improve productivity

• Employee Wellness Week runs from 1 to 7 July 2026 in South Africa
• Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa urges workplaces to prioritise heart health
• Workplace wellness initiatives linked to reduced health risks and improved productivity
• Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death globally
• South Africa's workforce of 16 million makes workplaces key for health promotion
• Research shows small lifestyle changes can lower cardiovascular risk