WORLD RABIES DAY A call to end Rabies by 2030 Latest stats from the World Health Organisation (WHO) state that up to 59 000 people die from rabies annually, amounting to an alarming figure of one rabies death every 10...
SUICIDE GOES VIRAL ON SOCIAL MEDIA Today, Thursday September 10th, is World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) around the world, organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), and co-sponsor World Health Organisation...
UNCONTROLLED DIABETES MAKES THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 HARDER Since being declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO)1 earlier this year, Covid-19 cases around the world have continued to increase at an alarming rate with over 11...
INFERTILITY: DON’T WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE! June is World Infertility Awareness Month and there's no better time to be proactive about your fertility health Parenthood is undeniably one of the most universally desired...
SAY NAY TO SUGAR THIS FESTIVE SEASON Trying to forego sugar is a struggle, because it’s sneakily hidden in many ‘healthy’ things. With the season for festive feasting around the corner, here’s a guide for South Africans seeking...
ARE YOUR EMPLOYEES READY FOR THE LIFESTYLE COSTS OF CANCER? The majority of Sanlam’s 2018 disability claims (25%) were for cancer. Additionally, cancer and tumours accounted for 61% of severe illness claims. 80% of severe illness claims for women were for...
NEW PARENTS AND YOUR BABY’S HEALTH Becoming a parent is a joy but it can also be overwhelming and just a little daunting. There is no degree or diploma, you are simply propelled into it. It’s a steep learning curve. You instantly have a new...
WORLD IMMUNIZATION WEEK: CLOSING THE GAP IN SOUTH AFRICA The theme for this year’s World Immunization Week – running from 24 April until 30 April 2016 – is: “Close the immunization gap – Immunization for all throughout life.” According to the World...
