Successes recorded in the fight against Malaria in Nigeria and Africa at large is being threatened by poor funding. This is contained in a press release by A Nigerian based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) The Better Society Foundation, TBSF, signed by its Executive Director, Mr. Ade Dare on this year’s World Malaria Day. The statement urges stakeholders in the health sector to remain on course until malaria is wiped out. According to the release, four point four billion dollars has been mobilized from international partners and African Governments to make available mosquito nets, rapid diagnostic tests and drugs in Africa over... Continue Reading
Johannesburg, South Africa, Thursday, 25 April – In light of World Malaria Day held today, International SOS would like to highlight the increase in the number of business travellers going to countries in Africa where malaria is endemic. Oil & gas, mining and non-governmental organisations have long-operated in Africa and are largely aware of the impact of malaria, however globalisation is bringing in new sectors that are often less prepared. Dr Myles Neri, Group Medical Director, International SOS says: “We have seen an uptick in mobile employees from finance, education, technology, manufacturing and the engineering sectors. Many of their employers are... Continue Reading
…with aggressive fraud detection systems in place – With intelligent IT systems, schemes could save up to 20% on fraudulent or over-charged GP and pharmacy bills and as much as 10% on specialist bills. Directly translating into savings to medical scheme members in the form of reduced monthly contributions, consumers should take a long, hard look at a scheme’s ability to combat fraud/over-charging prior to signing on the dotted line. This is according to George Roper, CEO of Agility Global Health Solutions [Africa] (Agility Africa) and Professor Jacques Snyman, Product Development Director at Agility Africa, administrator and risk Management Company... Continue Reading
…..in aid of member wellness – Liberty Medical Scheme has joined forces with well-known, high-profile fitness and wellness expert, Lisa Raleigh, who is set to become the scheme’s wellness ambassador, it was announced today. A fitness specialist Raleigh actively works as a personal trainer and is well known for her role in the South African TV production, The Biggest Loser, as well as being the health and wellness consultant on SABC 3’s daily morning show, Expresso. Having empowered many South Africans to take their health seriously and to lead an active lifestyle – and continuing to do so – she is fast becoming South Africa’s unofficial... Continue Reading
Approximately 2.5m deaths a year could be prevented worldwide – Two studies in today’s British Medical Journal(BMJ) [1,2] show that modest reductions in salt intake lower blood pressure without adverse effects and are associated with major reductions in strokes and heart attacks, the most common cause of death and disability in the UK. A further study published simultaneously in the BMJ [3] shows that increasing potassium intake (mainly found in fruit and vegetables) also lowers blood pressure and reduces strokes. Additionally, there is evidence that the combination of reducing salt intake and increasing potassium is likely to have the greatest effect.... Continue Reading
