Thursday, 27 June 2013: Liberty Medical Scheme (LMS) and Spectramed Medical Scheme (Spectra) are pleased to announce their intention to merge. This merger represents a significant development within the medical schemes industry bringing together the strengths of two leading schemes to create a strong market competitor. The merged scheme is likely to result in one of the largest and stable open medical schemes providing members with access to market leading benefits at more competitive rates, and award winning administration services. The potential merger will be subject to members’ of both schemes voting their approval, the Council for Medical Schemes and the... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, June 27th 2013 |
Educators in South Africa have welcomed a new education hub launching at the African Education Week in Sandton. The Center for Education Innovations – South Africa (CEI-SA) is one of three global education hubs that are working to increase access to quality, affordable and equitable education for the world’s poor by showcasing and amplifying non-state programmes – initiatives implemented by NGOs, social enterprises, government partnerships and private companies – that have the potential to drive learning in poor communities. Backed by the Results for Development Institute (R4D) with funding from the UK government, CEI South Africa will be housed in... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Sunday, June 23rd 2013 |
June is Men’s Health Month and Liberty Medical Scheme (LMS) encourages all its male members, and all South African men to join the growing movement towards healthy living and wellness, ensuring a better quality of life and longevity. “Committing yourself to healthy living and wellness means not only following a balanced, healthy diet, but also taking the necessary preventative steps to ensure early detection of any possible illness that may negatively impact your life and well-being,” says Executive Principal Officer, Andrew Edwards. Traditionally, men have been, and to a certain extent still are, more indifferent towards their health than women. They tend to be... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, June 20th 2013 |
June 2013: As the cold weather sets in with it comes a new opportunity to rebalance our bodies and take advantage of the abundance of detoxifying seasonal foods. “While our health is largely determined by our unique genetic makeup, there are ways that we can change our diets and our lifestyles to ensure that we support our genetic profile and optimise our health,” says Helen de Beer, dietician for DNAlysis Biotechnology, a South African molecular technology firm. “The level of toxins in our bodies depends on what we are exposed to in our environment, but how effective our bodies are in... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, June 20th 2013 |
The winners of the prestigious Dira Sengwe Leadership in AIDS Award 2013 were announced amid much excitement at the 6th SA AIDS Conference, held in Durban from 18 – 20 June. The Dira Sengwe Board established this Leadership Award to recognise exceptional contributions by individuals and organisations in the country in response to the HIV epidemic. This award highlights the exceptional courage, commitment and dedication of individuals and organisations in the fight against HIV/AIDS. This year the judges decided to make awards in two categories: An Institutional and an Individual Category.The Individual Award is jointly shared by Professor Debbie Glencross, an... Continue Reading
Publish Date: Thursday, June 20th 2013 |
