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Mental Health Revisited
Principal Officer of Bonitas Medical Fund, Gerhard Van Emmenis, explains why mental health should be one of the cornerstones of good health. A staggering 450 million people world-wide have varying […]
Malpractice Claims are Undermining SA’s Health System
The increasing number of medical malpractice litigation claims in South Africa has been described as an “explosion” by Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, who warns that the compassion-based practice of […]
Putting the Health Citizen First
Managing Director at the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) of Southern Africa, Dr Katlego Mothudi, talks about putting the health citizen first in the delivery of universal health coverage (UHC) […]
Discovery Health Shares Data on Claims Trends
Discovery Health and Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) have released medical aid claims data showing claims trends that drive healthcare costs in SA. CEO of Discovery Health, Dr Jonathan Broomberg, […]
Discovery Health Warns Against Fierce Flu Season
Head of the Centre for Clinical Excellence at Discovery Health, Dr Noluthando Nematswerani, is urging the medical scheme’s members to get the flu shot following the surge of cases in […]
Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere
The theme for World Health Day on 7th April 2018 is Universal Health Coverage: Everyone, Everywhere. This theme is aligned with the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) work mission which is […]
COPD is a Growing Health Issue Among Women
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is becoming a growing health concern among South African women because of misdiagnoses and inappropriate treatment. This is according to Chief Scientific Officer & Medical […]
Midwifery Linked to Better Birth Outcomes
A smoother transfer of patients between specialists and midwives could enhance the health system in South Africa, improving outcomes and making maternity care more cost-effective. This is according to Obstetrician […]
The Transformation of Healthcare Cyber Attacks
Fortinet Country Manager – Southern Africa, Paul Williams, talks about the evolution of healthcare cybercrime and what the industry can do to protect itself. Currently, there are 7.1 million patients […]
Leveraging Big Data to Improve Cancer Care & Outcomes
Business Unit Manager for Africa at Elekta, Yunus Munga, explains how as the incidence of cancer continues to rise, strategic leveraging of technology and big data will be essential to […]
Medical Aid and the VAT Increase Unpacked
Since the announcement of the 1% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase by the former Minister of Finance last month, there has been much debate around its impact on consumers and […]
Healthcare Innovation Needs Regulation
Innovation is an essential part of improving the healthcare industry. However, with innovation comes the unavoidable hike in prices that has the potential of placing health insurance just out of […]