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PANIC ATTACK AWARENESS DAY
“I can’t breathe, I really cannot breathe. My chest hurts, my fingers tingle and my vision is blurred – I’m
July 10, 2020
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL OFFICER
Dear Member We have all noted with concern, the alarming increase of COVID-19 infections as well as COVID-19 deaths in
June 26, 2020
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COVID-19 DEATHS IN WESTERN CAPE PUT SPOTLIGHT ON CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
The latest data from the Western Cape has revealed that chronic kidney disease (CKD) was one of the common underlying
June 26, 2020
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HYPERTENSION IS CALLED SILET KILLER FOR A REASON
High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases a person’s risk for getting heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, eye disease and even
June 26, 2020
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HELP IS AVAILABLE FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION
Drug and alcohol abuse take a toll on thousands of South Africans every day. Not only is it on the
June 26, 2020
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OBESITY IS A MAJOR PROBLEM
“Obesity is a major public health and economic problem of global significance”, says South African Society for Surgery, Obesity and
June 26, 2020
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End of SAMWUMED Curatorship
The Council for Medical Schemes today announced the lifting of Curatorship of SAMWUMED Medical Scheme. The lifting of the Curatorship
May 22, 2020
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TEAMING UP TO BEAT COVID-19
Dear Members, As infections and deaths continue to rise in South Africa as a result of COVID-19, our President Cyril
May 15, 2020
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COVID-19: WHEN AND HOW TO USE A FACE MASK
Medscheme shares tips on when and how to use a face mask. Please click here for more:- Medscheme_Scheme Member Coms_COVID-19_WHEN
April 23, 2020
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PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST PNEUMONIA
PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST PNEUMONIA Pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection that affects the lungs. The lungs are made
April 22, 2020
