Today’s consumers are experiencing more medical expense shortfalls, co-payments and sub-limits than ever before. As a result, gap cover has become an essential component in ensuring comprehensive medical cover and […]
Busted for basil? Debunking myths about zero-tolerance alcohol policies
Rhys Evans, Managing Director at ALCO-Safe, shares his insight into zero-tolerance policies around alcohol in the workplace and the dangers of basil and cough syrup. Imagine this: you arrive at […]
HASA’s response to the Certificate of Need judgement
The Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA) welcomes the Gauteng High Court Certificate of Need judgement handed down earlier today. We agree that South Africa needs more medical skills and […]
Independence day: Having the drive to thrive
The drive to be as independent as possible has seen Gerhard van der Wath thrive following a catastrophic rugby injury, writes Quintin van Jaarsveld. On 16 April 2011, Van der […]
HASA welcomes the appointment of the Government of National Unity
The Hospital Association of South Africa welcomes President Ramaphosa’s announcement of the Government of National Unity Cabinet. The immense task of building a country that works for all its people […]
May Measurement Month calls on South Africans to get tested for hypertension
It’s reported that close on 50% of South Africans over 15 live with hypertension1 – also known as the silent killer. Even more alarming is 50% are undiagnosed and untreated2. This […]
Revolutionising road safety: Combating drinking and driving and police corruption in South Africa with cloud technology
Drinking and driving has been the scourge of South Africa’s roads for decades, but sadly the very people charged with keeping our roads safe are themselves victims of the very […]
Relief for CHD kids and their parents through donation of unique heartbeat recording devices
Congenital Heart Disease babies at the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital are the first to receive innovative Voice and Heartbeat Recording Devices that will offer the children and their parents vital […]
African healthtech My 1Health connects patients with global healthcare expertise
Between 2011 and 2019, life expectancy across sub-Saharan Africa rose from 57.56 to 61.24 years. While there was a slight dip at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, that rise is pretty […]
Taking care of physical and mental health while at work
Highly successful leaders understand the importance of self-care as a foundation for their effectiveness and well-being. There is a plethora of literature and articles on this topic which often focus on […]
Medical aid and medical insurance – what’s the difference?
There is a lot of confusion and misunderstanding when it comes to medical aid versus medical insurance, and where hospital plans fit in, and this can make it difficult to […]
Robotic-assisted surgeries are revolutionary – but are you covered?
Robotic-assisted surgery has rapidly become a surgical treatment of choice internationally – surgeries are more precise and less invasive; recovery times are shorter, and complications are minimised, writes Wendy Bussey, […]
Can you afford to put off treatment for post-menopausal symptoms?
By Wendy Bussey, Business Development at Turnberry Management Risk Solutions The need for gynaecology does not end with a woman’s childbearing years, and effective care following menopause remains essential. This […]
Workplace bullying and sick leave during COVID-19
If your workplace has turned rather hostile due to COVID-19 panic, you’re not alone. Although sickness in the workplace is not uncommon, the strict guidelines in place to reduce transmission […]