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Generic medication key factor in reducing costs in healthcare industry

14 April 2014 | General

Private healthcare costs are spiralling out of control in South Africa, making it unaffordable for many poor and middle class citizens.

Closing Off The Medical Scheme Equation

11 April 2014 | Medical Schemes

Kristin - Ann Cronje, Research Analystfor Alexander Forbes Research and Product Development, focuses on key trends in the medical schemes industry.

Prevalence of respiratory allergic disease on the up-and-up globally

11 April 2014 | General

If you are one of the unfortunate souls who sneeze and wheeze their way through the year, read on.

SA should follow US example by declaring obesity a disease

10 April 2014 | General

The United States of America (USA) recently made the bold move to declare war on obesity by classifying it as a disease. Locally, data from the Medical Research Council (MRC) has found that two-thirds of women and one-third of men are considered overweight or obese in South Africa, resulting in a steady rise in non-communicable diseases that add to the already over-burdened healthcare system.

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