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DENTISTS – GUARDIANS OF ORAL HEALTH
A dentist is a healthcare professional who specialises in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the
February 20, 2024
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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
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CORONAVIRUS
BACKGROUND On 31 December 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) China country office reported a cluster of pneumonia cases in
March 2, 2020
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NEW PRINCIPAL OFFICER LOOKS FORWARD TO SERVING MEMBERS & GROWING THE SCHEME
SAMWUMED’s new Principal Officer (PO), Ms Matsietsi Francina Mosoeu, says she looks forward to serving members of the Scheme and
February 20, 2020
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SAMWUMED’s NEW MOBILE APP GIVES MEMBERS INFORMATION AT PALM OF THEIR HANDS
Cell phones are one of the most popular communication tools used by South Africans today. According to Statistica, about 20
February 20, 2020
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AUTHORISATIONS ALERT
GP and Specialist rooms authorisations For 2020, an authorisation is required for minor procedures in the GP and Specialist rooms.
February 20, 2020
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2020 USHERS IN NEW & IMPROVED BENEFITS FOR SAMWUMED MEMBERS
In 2020 SAMWUMED has given members more reasons to stay and those who are not members, more reasons to want
February 20, 2020
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SAMWUMED SWEETENS MEMBER BENEFITS THROUGH PRIMARY HEALTHCARE PROGRAMME
SAMWUMED’s Primary Healthcare Programme is an added benefit for members, irrespective of whether they are on Option A or Option
February 20, 2020
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DO YOU KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT CORONAVIRUS?
Basic Information Q: What is 2019 Novel Coronavirus? A: The 2019 Novel Coronavirus, or 2019-nCoV, is a new respiratory virus
February 20, 2020
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WELCOME LETTER
The time has come for me as Curator of SAMWUMED to conclude the business of curatorship at the Scheme, which
December 3, 2019
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SAMWUMED TAKES PART IN WORLD AIDS DAY & WELLNESS ACTIVATIONS
SAMWUMED will be taking part in various Municipality World Aids Day & Wellness events from 03rd to 06th December 2019.
December 3, 2019
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DO YOU HAVE HIV? TAKING MEDICATION KEEPS YOU ALIVE
Once a person is diagnosed as having HIV they are advised to start antiretroviral treatment (ART). These drugs treat HIV,
December 3, 2019
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SAMWUMED’S HIV MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME HELPS MEMBERS
HIV is a chronic condition where treatment is available and must be taken for life. SAMWUMED covers the treatment, pathology
December 3, 2019
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TB- LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH AMONG HIV PATIENTS WORLDWIDE
TB is the most common opportunistic infection associated with HIV. It is also a leading cause of death among people
December 3, 2019
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SUCCESSFULLY LIVING WITH HIV
These days having HIV doesn’t necessarily mean a death sentence. With the right treatment and care, HIV infected people can expect
December 3, 2019
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SAMWUMED AMONGST THE BIGGEST RESTRICTED SCHEMES IN SOUTH AFRICA
SAMWUMED is still amongst South Africa’s biggest restricted medical Schemes. This is according to the Council for Medical Schemes (CMS)
November 11, 2019
AVOID INFECTIONS AND COMPLICATIONS IF YOU HAVE DIABETES
According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), People with diabetes are at greater risk of developing a number of serious
November 11, 2019
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CATARACT IS THE MOST COMMON CAUSE OF BLINDNESS
Cataract is the most common cause of blindness in South Africa, according to South African Optometric Association (SAOA). Cataract is
November 11, 2019
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DIABETES IS AVOIDABLE
There were 1,826,100 cases of diabetes in South Africa in 2017, states the International Diabetes Forum (IDF) Africa Region, placing
November 11, 2019
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SAMWUMED PAYS RECORD BREAKING R1.1 BILLION FOR HEALTH CLAIMS IN 2018 YEAR
In the 2018 financial year SAMWUMED processed and paid R1.1 billion worth of health related member claims. Members are encouraged
November 11, 2019
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MANY REASONS TO JOIN & STAY SAMWUMED
There are many reasons to Join and Stay with SAMWUMED. Key among them is that the Scheme provides high VALUE
November 11, 2019
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NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN SAMWUMED
The period between 1 October and 31 December of each year is the time for South African municipality workers who
November 11, 2019
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SAMWUMED RECORDS STRONG FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
“SAMWUMED has had strong financial performance from 2016 to 2018.” This is according to Joe Seoloane, Curator for SAMWUMED. The
October 2, 2019
NOT SURE ABOUT YOUR BENEFITS?
Not sure of your benefits? Not to worry. We have taken time to break them down for you in an
October 2, 2019
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TRANSFERRING FROM ANOTHER SCHEME TO SAMWUMED IS EASY
Municipality workers wishing to join SAMWUMED will be pleased to know that should they wish to move to SAMWUMED from
October 2, 2019
GET CHECKED EARLY FOR SIGNS OF CARDIOMYOPATHY
Cardiomyopathy is a condition in which a portion of the heart becomes thick without an obvious cause, resulting in it being
October 2, 2019
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TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT GLAUCOMA DISEASE
Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages a person’s eye nerves leading to blindness if not treated. It often happens
October 2, 2019
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE (CAD)
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is caused by the hardening and narrowing of the
October 2, 2019
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CHANGING FROM ONE BENEFIT TO ANOTHER
SAMWUMED has two Benefit Options namely, Option A and Option B. A member may join the Scheme on one Option
October 2, 2019
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ENGAGE WITH US THROUGH OUR CHAT FEATURE
MEMBERS We have made it easier for you our members to reach us and engage us. The new SAMWUMED Website
August 2, 2019
REGISTRATION AND DE-REGISTRATION OF DEPENDANTS
Did you know? A member can have as many dependents as they wish. But there are rules that they need
August 2, 2019
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SCHIZOPHRENIA IS TREATABLE
Schizophrenia is a debilitating mental disorder or illness characterized by hallucinations, delusions and confused speech or behaviour. Schizophrenia affects 1
August 2, 2019
