Shaking up the status quo with a new kid on the medical aid block
In a bold move set to bring something new to the medical aid industry, Fedhealth and Sanlam have partnered to reboot medical aid cover with a fresh approach.
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#WorldAllergyWeek2025: Why you need to be allergy-aware
The World Allergy Organisation (WAO) is placing a special focus on raising awareness about anaphylaxis during the 2025 World Allergy Week, which runs from 29 June to 5 July.
Read MoreMedical students open SA's first organ donor support unit at Tygerberg Hospital
South Africa has one of the lowest donation rates globally, with just 1.8 donors per million people, despite its groundbreaking history in organ transplants — including the world’s first successful human-to-human heart transplant at Groote Schuur Hospital.
Read MoreStellenbosch University to explore AI-powered TB testing
Researchers from Stellenbosch University (SU) have joined a global study examining the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB).
Read MoreAutism treatment depends on highly individualised approach
More and more children are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in South Africa and the rest of the world. Global statistics suggest that one in every 100 children is diagnosed with ASD.
Read MoreSt. George's University, Legae Academy join forces to boost medical training in Botswana
St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies and Legae Academy, an internationally certified secondary school in Gaborone, Botswana have entered into a three-year partnership that aims to assist aspiring medical students from the academy and ensure a smoother application process to SGU.
Read MoreTikTok expands mental well-being tools, partnerships to Africa
TikTok announced a new suite of mental well-being tools and partnerships for sub-Saharan Africa at its inaugural Digital Well-being Summit in Johannesburg on Thursday, 26 June 2025.
Read MorePret A Manger now available in Discovery Vitality Mall
Discovery Vitality members can now spend their Discovery Miles at Pret A Manger, the coffee and food-to-go chain, as the Millat Group announces a new collaboration between the two brands.
Read MoreYouth Month: This is what Millennials want Gen Z to know
As we navigate life, balancing work, relationships, and personal growth, there are often insights we wish we had known sooner.
Read More4 key trends driving growth opportunities for pharmacies
Retail pharmacies and small-to-medium sized medical practices are more than just businesses; they are essential building blocks of South Africa’s healthcare infrastructure.
Read MoreThrive by WHX to debut at World Health Expo Cape Town
The inaugural Thrive by WHX, taking place from 2-4 September 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, will feature the ultimate blend of fitness, fun and community.
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