Healthcare

Building mentally resilient workplaces in South Africa’s public sector

The workforce in South Africa’s public sector is the engine of national development. From healthcare professionals, educators, administrative officers and law enforcement, these individuals carry the weight of service delivery to millions. However, this engine is currently under immense strain. We are seeing a measurable and devastating crisis - burnout, rising absenteeism, and a spike in mental health-related claims in the workplace. What was once stigmatised as a personal weakness is now undeniable as a systemic threat to our nation's operational capacity.

New Discovery Health report shows mortality declines by 5.6% over the past decade as earlier intervention and behaviour change improve outcomes

The HealthTrend26 Report released today shows how better care and targeted prevention are extending life, while the Discovery Health Medical Scheme provides protection when it matters most.

Why personalised health is the missing link in health ownership

Millions of working South Africans remain caught between comprehensive medical scheme cover and an overstretched public healthcare system

The recent Constitutional Court ruling on South Africa's Certificate of Need (CONS) provisions marks an important inflection point in the country's healthcare debate.