As part of the Government Employees Medical Scheme's (GEMS) ongoing effort to educate existing and future members on a range of healthcare topics, we would like to explore certain important healthcare issues. This article looks at breastfeeding this World Breastfeeding Week, 1 - 7 August 2015.
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The World Population Day . As part of 'CANSA Care Week' during August, CANSA's Mobile Health Clinics are going the distance in providing cancer education and information to help reduce the cancer risk, as well as cancer screening and early detection programmes.
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This day commemorates 9 August 1956 when women participating in a national march petitioned against pass laws (legislation that required African persons to carry a document on them to 'prove' that they were allowed to enter a 'white area').
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On Women's Day 2015 GEMS pays tribute to the courageous and strong women of South Africa who are the pillars of our nation. Happy Women's Day! Just as you are always there to support those who depend upon you, we at GEMS will always be here for you.
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International Youth Day will be taking place on 12 August 2015. It will bring youth issues to the attention of the international community and celebrate the potential of youth as partners in today's global society.
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