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Make the right financial decisions to ensure your premature baby receives the best medical care available

11 January 2023 | General

While it is not possible to predict a preterm birth, some risk factors can increase the chances of a baby being delivered before full term, and the parents of a premature infant should expect that their baby will more than likely need some form of medical intervention to survive.

Standard Bank and GE Healthcare Collaboration Focuses on Accessibility to Solve Healthcare Challenges in Africa

15 December 2022 | General

Standard Bank and GE Healthcare have announced a collaboration aimed at bringing greater accessibility to African healthcare systems across the continent. The two long-time collaborators will make financing of up to USD80 million available for the distribution of GE Healthcare equipment over the next five years.

Hello Summer!

14 December 2022 | General

Schools have closed their doors on the 2022 academic year and bags are being packed as South Africans gear up for the summer holiday season. Most of us are fairly vigilant when it comes to preparing for our time away in terms of servicing our cars, booking flights and organising house and pet sitters. But, just as important, is taking care of your health and making sure you are covered in the case of a travel medical emergency, especially when holidaying outside of South Africa.

Consumers denied access to well-regulated low-cost healthcare products due to CMS delays

13 December 2022 | General

About a third of South Africa's population is missing out on basic private healthcare services due to delays by the Council of Medical Schemes (CMS) in developing a framework for low-cost benefit options (LCBOs).

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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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