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HYPERTENSION IS CALLED SILET KILLER FOR A REASON
High blood pressure, or hypertension, increases a person’s risk for getting heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, eye disease and even
June 26, 2020
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HELP IS AVAILABLE FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION
Drug and alcohol abuse take a toll on thousands of South Africans every day. Not only is it on the
June 26, 2020
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OBESITY IS A MAJOR PROBLEM
“Obesity is a major public health and economic problem of global significance”, says South African Society for Surgery, Obesity and
June 26, 2020
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End of SAMWUMED Curatorship
The Council for Medical Schemes today announced the lifting of Curatorship of SAMWUMED Medical Scheme. The lifting of the Curatorship
May 22, 2020
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TEAMING UP TO BEAT COVID-19
Dear Members, As infections and deaths continue to rise in South Africa as a result of COVID-19, our President Cyril
May 15, 2020
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COVID-19: WHEN AND HOW TO USE A FACE MASK
Medscheme shares tips on when and how to use a face mask. Please click here for more:- Medscheme_Scheme Member Coms_COVID-19_WHEN
April 23, 2020
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PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST PNEUMONIA
PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST PNEUMONIA Pneumonia is a form of acute respiratory infection that affects the lungs. The lungs are made
April 22, 2020
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AVOID COPD BY ADOPTING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly known as COPD, is a group of progressive lung diseases, the most common being emphysema
April 22, 2020
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LEARN HOW TO CONTROL ASTHMA
Asthma is a disease that affects the lungs. It causes wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing at night or early
April 22, 2020
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CIGARETTE SMOKING INCREASES CHANCES OF GETTING LUNG CANCER
Cigarette smoking increases the chance of lung cancer, says the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), adding that, cigarette
April 22, 2020
