September 2011 News Archive

Scheme enthusiastic about the pragmatic strategy presented in the NHI Green Paper ›

The publication of the Green Paper on the National Health Insurance (NHI) by the Minister of Health on 12 August 2011 refers.
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Let GEMS put you first, where you belong ›   

Tired of hearing nothing but blah, blah, blah  ...
and not seeing enough action from your medical scheme?
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Depression linked to stroke ›

Depressed women may face an increased risk of stroke, according to new research reported in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.
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Children as citizens ›

Chiildren's participation in decisions that affect them is essential for improved service delivery, the latest South African Child Gauge 2010/2011 has revealed.
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Shortage of resistant TB meds looms ›   

While countries are rolling out new tests that will enable them to diagnose more patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB), a worldwide shortage of the drugs to treat these patients is likely, Medecins Sans Fronieres (MSF) warns.
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Red meat increases diabetes risk ›

Eating red meat - especially processed products such as hot dogs - increases your risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study warns. Read full article >  

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