September 2014 News Archive

2014 GEMS Annual Symposium >

The seventh Annual GEMS Symposium took place from 11 to 12 September 2014 at the Durban International Convention Centre. The line-up included expert speakers and panellists, as well as a full agenda of exciting and engaging sessions.
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Doctors cut down long wait for help >

Some doctors are giving up their weekends to operate on children at the Red Cross Children's Hospital to help put a dent in long waiting lists.
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Ebola: what you need to know >

As the second largest medical scheme in South Africa, GEMS cares about the health and wellbeing of our members, so we have therefore compiled the following guide which highlights everything you need to know about the recent Ebola outbreak.
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Human rights are important in health crises >

The outbreak of Ebola in West Africa has caused global hysteria and fear.
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Treasury to finalise healthcare regulations by November >

The Treasurey has no intention of waiting for the outcome of the Competition Commission's enquiry into private healthcare before it regulates health insurance products, it said in response to an industry call to delay its plans.
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New health proposals may head for court >

The constitutional rights of those who cannot afford medical aid are being violated by the Treasury's proposed regulations for health insurance, providers of the service say, and the plan is likely to be challenged in court.
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'Many, many people die waiting for a transplant in SA' >

There is a critical shortage of organ donors in South Africa, according to the Organ Donor Foundation.
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