Paresh Prema, Branch Head: Technical and Actuarial Consulting Solutions at Alexforbes Health South Africa’s medical schemes industry remains under pressure from rising healthcare costs and...
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The pharmacy surprise: Why you’re paying extra for prescriptions, and how to avoid It
Medshield Consumer Advisory It’s a familiar moment for many: you arrive at the pharmacy to collect your prescription, only to be told that you need to pay a ‘levy’. For many...
Why mental health is South Africa’s most overlooked business asset
Damian McHugh, Chief Marketing Officer at Momentum Health South African businesses are under pressure. From rising costs and economic uncertainty to the ongoing challenge of maintaining...
I’m on a top medical aid plan – I don’t need gap cover… or do I?
Tony Singleton, CEO at Turnberry Management Risk Solutions Many South Africans on top-tier medical aid plans believe they are fully covered for any medical event. However, while these...
Millennials can now add hypertension to their list of potential health risks
Dr Themba Hadebe, Clinical Executive at Bonitas Medical Fund Just when it feels like there are already enough things on the millennial worry list, from student debt and rising living...
South Africans are stressed out: The hidden health impact of a strained economy
Dr Themba Hadebe, Clinical Executive at Bonitas Medical Fund South Africans are living through another cycle of sustained economic pressure as rising fuel costs continue to filter...
Living longer isn’t enough, it’s time to live better
Dr Themba Hadebe, Clinical Executive at Bonitas Medical Fund Good news: South Africans are living longer. According to Statistics South Africa's 2025 Mid-Year Population Estimates,...
The bill you never saw coming – real healthcare cost shocks facing South African families
Tony Singleton, CEO at Turnberry Management Risk Solutions For many South African families, medical aid is seen as the foundation of healthcare security. It provides access to private...
Canon South Africa strengthens people-first culture through progressive health leave
Nerisha Kistan, HR Director at Canon South Africa Canon South Africa is the first organisation within the Canon Middle East and Africa region to introduce a formal structure for...
Healthcare reform must be built on stability, not slogans
Kevin Aron, Principal Officer at Medshield Medical Scheme Healthcare policy in South Africa has become emotionally charged. While National Health Insurance (NHI) is often presented as...
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