Healthcare / General

Talking about HPV, cervical and the HPV vaccine

Cervical cancer kills more South African adolescents and women aged 15 to 44 than any other cancer. It can be successfully treated, if caught early enough but, it’s far better to prevent it in the first place.

Profmed launches finDR to bridge the gap between graduate doctors and work experience

In South Africa, patients often travel two to three hours, only to spend five or six more hours in queues to receive medical attention. Meanwhile, young doctors—trained and eager to contribute—struggle to find employment. This disparity has led Profmed to act, leveraging its resources and network to alleviate the strain on both patients and the healthcare system

Medical cover shortfalls make gap cover a ‘must have’

The rising costs of medical care and an erosion of the benefits offered by medical schemes means South Africans are finding themselves liable for unexpectedly high payments for medical treatment.

Staying healthy during your pregnancy