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Choosing the Right Medical Aid for Your Finances
Consulting Manager at Alexander Forbes Health, Kerry Vermeulen, explains why it is important that you make an informed decision when selecting a medical scheme and the specific option. While you […]
Pathways to Universal Healthcare Coverage
In the lead up to the Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA) 2017 Conference taking place in Cape Town from the 25-27 September, Healthcare Actuary at Insight Actuaries & Consultants and […]
Accelerating Advancements in Africa’s Health Systems
As Head of Operations and Partnerships, Global Public Health (GPH) at Johnson & Johnson (J&J), Alma Scott is working to establish an on-the-ground presence in Africa and key countries in […]
NHI Needs Medical Schemes to Survive
Principal Officer of Bonitas Medical Fund, Gerhard Van Emmenis, explains why it’s imperative for measures to be put in place that will allow medical schemes to work in tandem with […]
Private Sector Skills and Resources Cannot Be Lost to NHI
Dr Clarence Mini from the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) of Southern Africa explains why Cosatu’s opposition to the plans of the National Department of Health (NDoH) to allow the […]
Mental Health Awareness Still Lagging in South Africa
CEO and Principal Officer of Profmed, Graham Anderson, talks about the importance of understanding mental illness and how it can be properly treated. Depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder are just […]
Tragic Tale of New Orleans Hospital to Open HASA 2017 Conference
Photo credited to Jen Dessinger The Hospital Association of South Africa’s (HASA) 2017 Conference at the Cape Town International Conference Centre, from 25 – 27 September, will open with the […]
Diabetes Affects Women Differently From Men
Executive Chairman of the Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology (CDE), Dr Larry Distiller, explains that while diabetes affects women and men in almost equal numbers, diabetes affects women differently from […]
Applying Lean Healthcare in the Public Sector
In the lead up to the Lean Healthcare Summit 2017: Empowering Healthcare Professionals Through Continuous Improvement taking place in Johannesburg on 7th September, invited speakers Director: Specialised services (hospitals) and projects in […]
Young Scientist Making Strides in Pharmaceutical Research
Madichaba Phuti Chelopo, a young research scientist from a township near Polokwane in Limpopo, talks about her interest in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and her recent experience of being chosen to attend […]
Blood Donations a Critical Part of the National Health System
CEO of Profmed, Graham Anderson, talks about the importance of blood donations and what the minimum requirements are to be a blood donor. The donation of blood is as critical […]
The Difference Between Disability and Impairment Cover
Income protection cover is designed to protect you and your dependents in the event that you are unable to work due to a serious illness or accident. Hollard Life’s Head of […]