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Sleep has a “PR problem” and it’s costing us our health

03 June 2026

Discovery has welcomed world-renowned sleep scientist Professor Matthew Walker to South Africa, where he delivered a compelling call to reframe sleep as a critical driver of health, performance and longevity.

Affordability pressures reshape South Africa’s medical schemes industry

03 June 2026

South Africa’s medical schemes industry remains under pressure from rising healthcare costs and declining participation among younger members, while employment conditions ensuring a greater proportion of beneficiaries being members of restricted schemes, according to the latest Medical Aid Insights report from Alexforbes.

When ‘comprehensive cover’ doesn’t cover the full cost

01 June 2026

Many South Africans on top-tier medical aid plans believe they are fully covered for any medical event.

The role of gap cover in enhancing access to specialist care in South Africa

28 May 2026

Access to private healthcare in South Africa depends not only on having medical aid but also on being able to afford the full cost of treatment.

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Five common misconceptions about gap cover that cost South Africans thousands

22 May 2026

National health policy faces constitutional roadblock

22 May 2026

The State cannot treat medical professionals as pawns

19 May 2026

South African professionals are under pressure and it’s affecting heart health

15 May 2026

I’m on a top medical aid plan – I don’t need gap cover… or do I?

14 May 2026

smartQare and Cuviva support Discovery Care at Home programme in South Africa with integrated remote monitoring and care coordination technology

08 May 2026

Getting paid to sleep well: Vitality launches world-first Sleep Rewards

05 May 2026

The next chapter for South African healthcare: Digitisation, hyper personalisation, and a new generation of leaders

28 April 2026

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