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Jean de Villiers' injury highlights importance of choosing medical scheme cover wisely

28 May 2014

Lover of dangerous sports or death defying adventures? Make sure your healthcare cover suits your sporting endeavours.

Healthy individuals could reduce their risk of HIV infection if they take ARV's as a preventative method

27 May 2014

The introduction of Antiretroviral drugs (ARV’s) as a means to supress the HIV virus has had a significant impact on reducing the rate of death, suffering and transmission rates of the virus globally. Since then, it has been reported that certain States in the U.S. have been advocating for the use of ARV’s in HIV negative individuals who, because of their lifestyles, are at higher risk of contracting the virus.

Hypertension growing amongest SA professionals

15 May 2014

According to a report released by the World Health Organisation, 970 million people worldwide suffer from hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, with 55% of adult South Africans suffering from this condition.

Everyone wins with health care provider networks

13 May 2014

We all want to get the most out of our medical aid schemes. The key to achieving this is by understanding and using your medical scheme benefits to their best effect.

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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