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World Birth Defects Day is observed annually during the month of March to raise awareness about birth defects. This year’s theme, “Every Journey Matters,” aims

Prescription Medication Prescription medication can only be obtained through a prescription from a physician or other licensed medical practitioner. These medications are typically stronger than

To register a dependant, you can: Download the Application to Register Dependents form from the SAMWUMED website. Collect the Application to Register Dependents form at

SAMWUMED is committed to providing you, our member, with access to high-quality healthcare, protecting you from unexpected out-of-pocket expenses, and maximising the value of your

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting South African men. The risk for prostate cancer increases with age and 70% of men

According to South African Medical Journal, stroke is among the top 10 leading causes of disability in SA, and accounts for 25 000 deaths annually

Benefits/ Operations In cases of emergency which hospitals can I go to? In case of a medical emergency, a member can go to any nearest

It is important that we always have your most up-to-date contact information so that we can communicate all your benefits, claims and other important Scheme

October is Breast cancer awareness month; an annual campaign raises awareness about the impact of breast cancer. This year’s theme is ‘Keeping Her in The

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease that causes inflammation around the body and commonly presents pain in the joints. Untreated, RA can cause severe

Influenza, commonly known as the “flu”, is a respiratory viral infection that affects the nose, throat, and lungs. Although many people recover from the common

Usually when a member is suspended its either there is a short payment or non-payment of contributions. The first point of contact should be the

It may sound cliché to say the common term “Wow time flies”, but as we have reached the end of April, time really seems like

The Website Chat allows you to engage with us in real time via email message during normal operating hours. After hours, you can leave a

Do I have to wait for my anniversary date to get new spectacles? Effective from the beginning of 2023, the Optical Benefit cycle of two

The SAMWUMED Preventative Care (PBC) and early detection benefit provides members with an opportunity to take ownership of their own health. The PCB benefit programmes

What are medication benefits? Medication benefits is a basket that contains various types of medication including prescribed, over the counter and dispensed medicines for acute