Liberty Medical Scheme (LMS) fully supports the Social Compact recently signed by CEO’s of a number of leading healthcare companies in South Africa and the Health Ministry to strengthen much needed cooperation and collaboration between the private and public healthcare sectors, which in turn, should significantly improve South Africa’s ailing healthcare system and delivery. “Since 1994, healthcare authorities, services providers and other role players, both in the public and private sector, have professed their support of, and commitment to a more equitable healthcare system for the country, with the emphasis on access, affordability and quality. However, cooperation between public and... Continue Reading
November 2012: Fine Healthcare, together with the creative directors of some of South Africa’s leading agencies, selected entries for consideration by The Global Awards® 2012 grand jury in a first round of judging in September. Vying for recognition for excellence in healthcare communication, the entries were of variable quality, with clear contrasts between traditional and progressive, well- and less successfully executed. Fine Healthcare was one of just four global agencies to host first round judging of entries for the 2012 The Global Awards®. Shortlisted entries from the first round are reviewed by an awards grand jury and winners will be announced on... Continue Reading
Monday, 19 November 2012: A team of 14 riders successfully completed the 94.7 Cycle Challenge this weekend on behalf of the ‘Join the Fight against Autoimmune diseases’ campaign. The cyclists rode the challenging 94.7 kilometre course around the city of Johannesburg to help raise awareness of autoimmune diseases (AIs) and to highlight the important role exercise plays in slowing the progression of these conditions. One of largest timed cycle races in the world, the 94.7 Cycle Challenge now attracts as many as 30 000 riders and is considered one of the highlights of the country’s sporting calendar. Riders of all ages... Continue Reading
The first of December marks World AIDS Day and presents an important opportunity to raise awareness and education about HIV and AIDS. HIV is a manageable disease and HIV positive people can live long and fulfilled lives, provided they prudently look after their health. Provider of life insurance, AllLife, is helping them to do just that. Since 2004, when AllLife broke the mould of traditional life insurance by formally introducing pure risk cover to HIV positive individuals, this pioneering South African company has changed the lives of thousands of South Africans living with HIV. Contrary to the well-trodden insurance path of... Continue Reading
…..Mothers’ lives can be saved for less than the cost of a loaf of supermarket bread- London, 19 November, 2012 – Up to 74 percent of women’s deaths during childbirth could be averted by providing ambulances and 24-hour emergency obstetric care, according to encouraging new research in Sierra Leone and Burundi by Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors WithoutBorders (MSF). MSF’s report “Safe Delivery: Reducing maternal mortality in Sierra Leone and Burundi”, published today, indicates that the simple and cost-effective measures of providing an ambulance referral system together with 24-hour emergency obstetric services can drastically and quickly reduce the risk of women dying from pregnancy-related complications. “You do not need... Continue Reading
