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Facebook’s organ donation tool should be rolled out in South Africa

04 June 2012

Research by the Organ Donor Foundation has revealed there are currently 4 300 people in South Africa who require organs, yet only 800 of these patients will receive donations this year. As a result, it is crucial that new initiatives, including the recent

Medical profession says NHI will not fix the health care system

01 June 2012

South Africa’s medical professionals are concerned about their income earning ability following the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) initiative, according to a survey conducted by PPS, the financial services provider focused on gradua

You cannot lump gap cover with other healthcare insurance products

23 May 2012

Over the past few weeks FAnews Online has featured a number of articles and newsletters dealing with National Treasury’s draft Demarcation Regulations. The proposed changes have the industry in uproar, as evidenced by the dozen official responses from ind

Increase in SA obesity raises serious concerns

21 May 2012

A recent report conducted by global pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline revealed that about 61% of South African adults are overweight or obese. These people are not only more at risk of a number of serious illnesses but may also be subject to higher m

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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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