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Preeclampsia is a rising threat to maternal and infant health. Urgent investment in genetic research and early detection could save thousands of lives

The case for developing alternative maternity care models in SA 

The development and implementation of new, hospital-based birthing centres with team-based maternity care models offer a promising solution

  • Derek Davey
4 min read
South Africa’s medical schemes have increased premiums and reduced benefits while complicating their offerings, making it difficult for consumers to find the best value for money.

How South Africa is legislating its way into a healthcare crisis

Unregulated tariffs and the lack of low-cost benefit schemes drive up the price of medical aid premiums, causing patients to feel the pain

  • Eyaaz
10 min read