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SAMWUMED members and dependents have access to a variety of medicines for once-off or ongoing treatments. Whether on both Option A or Option B, members
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SAMWUMED members and dependents have access to a variety of medicines for once-off or ongoing treatments. Whether on both Option A or Option B, members
None of us wishes to be hospitalised. But it is good to know that whenever that situation arises we are covered comprehensively. SAMWUMED covers members
Adding a dependent A Member may apply for the registration of his or her dependents at the time of the membership application. Registration for a
SAMWUMED encourages members who have vaccinated to get Booster Shots to increase their protection against COVID-19. The Booster Shots are available for J & J
TB is a bacterial infection that spreads from person to person. Compared of others, TB of the lungs spreads faster. It can spread through the
Extreme weight gain or obesity is not always caused by eating a lot and not exercising. It can also be caused by other issues such
March month marked World Kidney Day. Kidneys are important to our health and wellbeing as they remove wastes and extra unwanted water from our bodies. They
SAMWUMED is committed to paying member claims as speedily as possible. To enable this, members must submit all the required information to allow for the
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