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DON’T RISK YOUR MEMBERSHIP
Being a member of our Scheme has many benefits for you and your loved ones. Most importantly, you are covered
March 3, 2021
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PRINCIPAL OFFICER: YEAR END MESSAGE
Dear Valued Members It is unbelievable that we have come to the end of the year! We would like to
December 1, 2020
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SEPARATE IN AND OUT OF HOSPITAL RADIOLOGY BENEFITS FOR SAMWUMED MEMBERS
SAMWUMED members and dependents are covered for radiology as part of their medical aid benefits. Members and dependents have separate
December 1, 2020
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SAMWUMED HAS COMPLETE HIV DISEASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
The 1st December 2020 marks World Aids Day. The theme for this year is “Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Resilience and Impact”.
December 1, 2020
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A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CAN PREVENT DIABETES
According to the International Diabetes Federation, 415 million adults have diabetes. By 2040 this figure is expected to rise to
December 1, 2020
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HAVING A FAMILY HEALTH PRACTITIONER HAS MANY ADVANTAGES
SAMWUMED has introduced a Family Practitioner Network. The advantage of having a single family health practitioner instead of visiting many
December 1, 2020
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SAMWUMED participates in the fights against Fraud, Waste and Abuse
“SAMWUMED supports interventions to curb fraud, waste and abuse, but not at the expense of Black and Indian health-care practitioners.”
November 24, 2020
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REGULAR SCREENING CAN HELP DETECT PROSTATE CANCER EARLY
Prostate cancer is the most common male cancer globally and in South Africa. International and local research indicates that the risk
November 12, 2020
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FEW PEOPLE GET HELP FOR MENTAL ILLNESS BECAUSE OF STIGMA
South Africans recently commemorated Mental Health Awareness Month. The reason was not only to educate the public about mental health,
November 12, 2020
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BACK PAIN IS A WAY OF LIFE
During the month of October the world observed Bone and Joint Week. The aim is to raise awareness about prevention, disease
November 11, 2020
