2017 March Events Archive

Ever thought what would happen if your kidneys stopped working?

Many of us take the health of our kidneys for granted and do not always consider the dangers of  kidney failure or impaired kidney function in our everyday lives when making decisions that impact the long-term health of these organs. Read More>

TB - How much do you really know?

Tuberculosis, or TB as it is commonly known, is a treatable and curable disease. March is TB Awareness Month and as part of the Government Employees Medical Scheme's (GEMS) commitment to provide our members with information and support to help maintain a healthy lifestyle, we hope to answer many of your questions about TB in this article. Read More>

Head injuries: how to identify a concussion

According to the National Institute for Occupational Health an estimated 89 000 cases of new traumatic brain injuries are reported every year in South Africa, with the three most common causes of head injuries being car, bicycle or vehicle-pedestrian accidents (50%), falls (25%), and violence (20%). Read More>

Improve your health this World Salt Awareness Week

There is far greater general awareness about the negative health effects of smoking, alcohol, sugar and saturated fats, than those associated with salt and that is why so many South Africans are putting their lives at risk through eating too much salt. Read More>