These days it’s a challenge to make your medical cover last the whole year. Make sure you’re not left out of pocket by following these ten tips from Liberty Medical Scheme’s Executive Principal Officer, Andrew Edwards. Use generic medicines wherever possible You can cut the amount you spend on medicines, especially chronic medication by as much as 30% by choosing generics rather than the more expensive original if your doctor approves it. “Some medical schemes make it compulsory to use a generic if it is available on the market, but check with your doctor first,” says Edwards. Make sure... Continue Reading
Findings from the largest rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patient survey conducted by AbbVie Pharmaceuticals, recently revealed that a staggering 86% of South Africans suffering from the disease have indicated that it has had a negative impact on some areas of their lifestyle. A further 30% of patients found that living with RA has affected their work life negatively. The same number report that the disease affects their work relationships and feel they cannot share their experience of managing RA in their work environment. Of all the respondents included in the study, 3% indicate that RA has affected their life in such... Continue Reading
“To understand any consumer, you have to put yourself in his or her shoes. That’s why you need people who understand, live and breathe the consumer environment in any given market,” says Kofi Amegashie, Adcock Ingram Managing Executive – Africa. This fundamental truth informs Adcock Ingram’s strategy when it comes to conducting business in Africa, north of the Limpopo and south of the Sahara. “We have hired people with an intimate knowledge of their respective regions to head up our three Africa hubs, namely the east (incorporating Nairobi and Kenya); the SADC south; and the west (based in Ghana),” says... Continue Reading
…..Adds Agriculture to Water, Sanitation Project – By: WASH R&E “Media” Network –Higher Ground International (HGI), a U.S-Liberian based Non Governmental Organization has again assured residents of the city of Arthington of its commitment to continue efforts aimed at improving the lives of the people. HGI is currently operating in Arthington in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector, and has added Agriculture as an Economic Empowerment Program starting 2014. The Organization in 2012 provided the first hand pump and latrine facilities since the establishment of Arthington in 1822. The Program, through Higher Ground International-Liberia’s Office seeks to build the... Continue Reading
In recent years, Autoimmune Diseases have been placed more firmly on the global agenda with an increasing focus placed on creating awareness around the prevalence, diagnosis and treatment of the approximately 80 incurable diseases. This category of crippling diseases often render patients depressed, alone, in severe pain and unable to lead a productive career or active life. “Despite there being no cure for autoimmune diseases, modern-day therapies have made it possible for patients to lead full, healthy and active lives. Increasing awareness, diagnosis and access to these therapies remain a key challenge and require the support, buy-in and commitment from... Continue Reading
