SAMWUMED will be taking part in various Municipality World Aids Day & Wellness events from 03rd to 06th December 2019. These include the City of Tshwane, Steve Tshwete Municipality, Newcastle, Read more >>
HIV is a chronic condition where treatment is available and must be taken for life. SAMWUMED covers the treatment, pathology (blood) monitoring and doctor consultations in order to keep all Read more >>
SAMWUMED is still amongst South Africa’s biggest restricted medical Schemes. This is according to the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) in its 2018/19 Annual Report. In an article published by Read more >>
According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), People with diabetes are at greater risk of developing a number of serious health problems and complications related to among others:- cardiovascular disease, blindness, Read more >>
Cataract is the most common cause of blindness in South Africa, according to South African Optometric Association (SAOA). Cataract is the clouding of the lens inside the eye which leads Read more >>
There were 1,826,100 cases of diabetes in South Africa in 2017, states the International Diabetes Forum (IDF) Africa Region, placing a great burden on the country’s health system. The Forum Read more >>
In the 2018 financial year SAMWUMED processed and paid R1.1 billion worth of health related member claims. Members are encouraged to assist the Scheme to process their claims quickly by Read more >>
The period between 1 October and 31 December of each year is the time for South African municipality workers who belong to other medical aids, but have always wanted to Read more >>
Not sure of your benefits? Not to worry. We have taken time to break them down for you in an easy to understand manner. Click onto our website: www.samwumed.org and Read more >>