National Health Insurance Bill
The latest version of NHI has also been released, please click here for more information.
2019 BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTIONS
Preliminary list of candidates for objections. The period opens from 12 to 17 July 2019 at 17h00. Written objections may be sent to: Email - elections@samwumed.org | Fax - 086 Read more >>
TRUSTEE ELECTIONS 2019
SAMWUMED Trustee Elections are underway. Please click here for the nomination pack. Download the SAMWUMED Election Notice Download the SAMWUMED Nomination Form Download the SAMWUMED CV Read more >>
Client services capacitates itself
The Client Services Department is capacitating itself to deliver improved customer service to both internal and external SAMWUMED stakeholders. The department, which is the heart of SAMWUMED’s operations, customer Read more >>
Hard work and diligence pays off for SAMWUMED sales & servicing team
SAMWUMED continues to attract members from many municipalities across the country. In fact as at 23 January this year, the Scheme had received and processed almost 2000 new applications Read more >>
Doctors turn to ‘social prescriptions’ to combat depression and loneliness
A walk in the park or a dance class may help to combat symptoms of loneliness and depression. Researchers have found that 'social prescriptions' help to improve people's self-esteem Read more >>
Are collagen supplements worth the hype?
Collagen supplements are becoming increasingly popular. Here's what Jessica Oosthuizen, a registered dietitian, has to say about the trend. If you pay attention to what health bloggers and influencers Read more >>
Too much screen time a damper on children’s development
A new study shows that children who spend too much time in front of screens are showing delayed development. Young children spend a lot of time fiddling with smartphones, Read more >>
Connecting the dots between heartburn drugs and kidney damage
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) is a popular type of heartburn medication that can harm the kidneys, especially when taken long-term. Be careful how you treat your heartburn. Just because Read more >>
Men: A monthly testicle self-examination is a must – here’s what you should be doing
Men are encouraged to self-examine their testicles to check for abnormalities that may indicate testicular cancer. WARNING: This article contains a graphic guide to testicular self-examination. Early detection is Read more >>