While organ donation saves lives and improves the quality of many others, approximately 4 300 South Africans are currently awaiting organ and corneal transplants, according to the Organ Donor Foundation of South Africa. There is therefore an urgent and pressing need for more South Africans to become organ donors.
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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 2013.
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When teacher Joseph Mpungwe, who is a member of the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS), took his five-year-old boy to the doctor with a sore throat, his medical practitioner said that he had done the right thing because, while many parents are not aware of it, sore throats can sometimes have dangerous consequences for the health of children and should be treated.
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Taking control of your health with GEMS - At the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) we encourage our members to take control of their health. With National Women's Day on 9 August 2013 it is worth examining some of the most common health issues women grapple with.
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