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Cost of the top 10 Hospital Plans in South Africa in 2018

Cost of the top 10 Hospital Plans in South Africa in 2018

25 January 2018

Having some form of private medical cover in South Africa is an unavoidable but expensive necessity. Whilst various types of medical cover are available, the popularity of hospital plans is on the increase, not only because of its affordability, but also because it usually covers most in-hospital procedures and doctors’ and specialists’ fees.

Strides made but SA can’t become HIV fatigued yet

Strides made but SA can’t become HIV fatigued yet

06 December 2017

“While improved education and access to antiretroviral treatment (ARV) continues to drive an improved HIV status in South Africa, our society cannot become complacent. We have work to do if we want to reach the United Nations goal of ending the epidemic of AIDS by 2030, and corporate businesses can play a leading role in removing the stigma attached to HIV.”

A doctor on call . . . anytime, anywhere and for anyone

A doctor on call . . . anytime, anywhere and for anyone

24 November 2017

Hello Doctor lets you talk to a doctor on your phone, so that you can get the medical advice you need, when you need it. We’re changing the way you manage your health, and giving you the power to get immediate access to GPs, 24/7.

Pressing ahead with NHI implementation - IRR report

Pressing ahead with NHI implementation - IRR report

22 November 2017

“The government is busily pressing ahead with implementing its proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) system,” says the IRR in the latest issue of its @Liberty policy bulletin, released today.

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Unwell private healthcare sector needs a strong dose of healthy competition

Unwell private healthcare sector needs a strong dose of healthy competition

16 November 2017
Breaking new ground improves outcomes, but also ruffles feathers

Breaking new ground improves outcomes, but also ruffles feathers

02 November 2017
When your back goes out more than you do

When your back goes out more than you do

23 October 2017
 Healthy work-life balance is key to good mental health

Healthy work-life balance is key to good mental health

19 October 2017
South Africa’s healthiest city revealed

South Africa’s healthiest city revealed

11 October 2017
Addressing mental illness in the workplace

Addressing mental illness in the workplace

09 October 2017
Would you pay your doctor R1 000 per minute?

Would you pay your doctor R1 000 per minute?

05 October 2017
Underfunded and understaffed

Underfunded and understaffed

14 September 2017