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A person with Epilepsy has seizures that may place them at risk.   How can you help? Protect the person from injury Cushion the head

These past two years, we watched the world change rapidly in a matter of a month due to the Covid-19 pandemic which left most of

If the answer is yes – you may need to see an Occupational Therapist. SAMWUMED covers members and beneficiaries for this as an additional benefit

Although COVID-19 may have overtaken everything in our lives and put other conditions and illnesses in the background, people living with HIV are encouraged to

TB is a major disease in South Africa and is commonly associated with HIV. An estimated 360,000 South Africans contracted TB in 2019, and an

  Weight loss If you want to lose weight — and keep it off — Dietitians can help you create healthy lifelong habits that don’t

Losing a part of your body and not being able to do normal life activities like walking, holding and even hearing is painful. Although SAMWUMED

In addition to the already available screenings to test for cancer, SAMWUMED has added Cytology screening for 2022. This new benefit is available to members

Did you know? SAMWUMED has a programme to help you to stop smoking – if you want to stop but you’re struggling. The programme called

A person becomes diabetic when their body is not able to produce or use insulin well, resulting in a high blood sugar level. When the

SAMWUMED is committed to fairness, openness, and transparency. The Scheme also promotes the highest level of professional and ethical behaviour. Members and Providers have multiple

SAMWUMED is committed to fairness, openness, and transparency. The Scheme also promotes the highest level of professional and ethical behaviour. Members and Providers can use

Expecting a baby is exciting for the expecting parents and their families. SAMWUMED is making it even more exciting. As part of our 2022 Benefits

SAMWUMED has introduced the HPV vaccine to fight the HPV virus as part of the 2022 Benefits improvements. HPV is a viral infection that commonly

SAMWUMED has introduced a Vitamins Benefit as part of 2022 benefits improvements. This benefit was one of the key ones that many members wanted. It

1 in 28 (3.6%) South African women will develop Breast cancer in their lifetime, according to OCESA, a non-profit Organisation for Cancer Education in South