New facility at head office and distribution centre brings primary healthcare directly to employees, marking a shift from wellness awareness to healthcare access
Dis-Chem has opened its first dedicated employee clinic, located at its head office and distribution centre in Midrand, giving employees direct access to primary healthcare services without leaving the workplace. The clinic was…
Why pharmacy professionals deserve our trust
Every day, millions of South Africans seek healthcare advice without booking a doctor’s appointment. They simply walk into a pharmacy. What happens next may influence not only how quickly they recover, but whether they receive the right treatment at all.
The moment that shapes healthcare decisions
A patient approaches the…
For many South Africans, a pharmacy visit is quick: pop in, get what you need, and leave. But it can offer far more than that. Your pharmacist does more than hand over medicine. They can help you choose the right treatment, use it properly, and stay safe. Taking a moment to speak to them gives…
As digital natives, Millennials and Gen Z have seamlessly integrated technology into every part of their lives—from managing calendars and finances to staying connected with friends and shopping online. One essential aspect that is now joining this digital ecosystem is healthcare. Why not manage your health just as easily as you manage your day? Companies…
By Arvind Raichur, CEO of Eagle Intelligent Health
For centuries, the quest to extend the human lifespan has captivated philosophers, scientists, and dreamers alike. Yet, it is only in recent decades that this desire has started to become a reality. Advancements in healthcare technology and nutrition have raised the average South African life expectancy to…
Climate change does not simply pose a threat to everything we know as society today. There is a significant health threat associated with changing weather patterns and some geographies may be harder hit than others. The danger is all encompassing.
Moustafa Kamel, Medical Affairs Director for Janssen South Africa said: "At the tail-end of the…
Healthcare service delivery in Africa and its associated challenges are well documented, with some estimating that fewer than 50% of Africans have access to modern health facilities. The arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 exacerbated the situation for many countries on the continent, resulting in a situation where millions of people are in dire…
Around the world, many people are choosing to delay treatment for serious and chronic ailments because they are worried about being exposed to COVID-19 in healthcare settings. In the early months of the pandemic, some hospitals in the United States saw a marked declinein the number of heart attack and stroke patients arriving at emergency rooms. Hospitals and…
Schizophrenia affects nearly 1 in every 100 people.1 Healthcare professionals are constantly researching ways to deal with this relatively misunderstood disorder as many people living with schizophrenia and their caregivers always look for help with the stifling symptoms.
Healthcare professionals agree that early intervention is crucial to assisting people living with schizophrenia to live a fulfilled…