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Discovery entrepreneurs in dialogue: Harnessing the power of technology for global health solutions
Press Releases • Sep 08, 2016 11:46 GMT
Earlier today, Discovery hosted entrepreneurs for the inaugural discussion on the use of technology to drive medical innovation.
Generali Vitality launches in France
Press Releases • Sep 06, 2016 10:41 GMT
Following the successful launch of the global Vitality programme in Germany in July 2016, Generali Vitality will soon be available to corporate clients in France thereby expanding Vitality’s European footprint. From 1 January 2017, Generali Vitality will be available as a voluntary part of health and prevention insurance contracts offered to corporate clients.
Discovery delivers a solid performance with continued investment in future growth
Press Releases • Sep 06, 2016 07:14 GMT
Johannesburg, South Africa – 6 September 2016. Discovery Limited today presented its annual financial results for the period ended 30 June 2016.
Action, awareness, and innovation are needed to solve SA’s high road accident average
Press Releases • Sep 02, 2016 12:50 GMT
South African roads are among the most dangerous in the world with 23.5 fatalities 100 000 people, compared to 2.97 in the UK. Deaths by road accidents are high on our government’s agenda and one of the goals of the National Development Plan is to reduce our national average in order to improve the quality of life for all South Africans.
Discovery Health honours local community leader
Press Releases • Aug 15, 2016 09:44 GMT
After arriving in Motherwell two years ago, from a small Limpopo village of Tshakhuma, Ndivhudzannyi “Chief” Maanda, a 23 year-old Discovery Health employee, soon realised that many children were left to their own devices in the evenings. Some parents do not take care for their children and often leave them without foods for days at a time.
Support Endurocad and future Olympians by achieving your goals
Press Releases • Aug 10, 2016 12:20 GMT
Elana Meyer’s Endurocad high performance sports academy has helped produce 10 Olympic marathon qualifiers; read and be inspired!
The Pokémon Go craze and why Vitality says you should get involved
News • Aug 08, 2016 12:59 GMT
Pokémon Go has caught the attention and imagination of what seems like everyone on social media in a very short space of time. According to a survey conducted with Vitality members in the United States, 15% of the members surveyed were Pokémon Go players and the game had a surprisingly broad appeal across age groups.
Discovery brings the spirit of soccer to those with special needs
Press Releases • Jul 29, 2016 10:30 GMT
Sandton yesterday played host to a vibrant soccer coaching clinic aimed at involving South Africans with special needs in the beautiful game. Jointly developed by Discovery and the Gauteng Department of Social Development, the inaugural Discovery Soccer Festival took place at the Illovo-based Discovery Soccer Park.
Discovery Life highlights the state of health in South Africa from its claims statistics
Press Releases • Jul 28, 2016 09:09 GMT
Discovery Life published details of its life assurance claims from January 2015 to December 2015. A total of 19 591 claims were paid over the period, amounting to R2.8 billion. Unnatural deaths accounted for 21% of all claims in 2015.As many as 60% of Discovery Life claimants were older than 50 in the same period...
Chad le Clos documentary, Unbelievable, puts trends in cancer occurrence, cost and care under spotlight
Press Releases • Jul 28, 2016 07:37 GMT
Dr Jonathan Broomberg, CEO of Discovery Health, talked statistics, costs and the future of cancer care.
Vitality food and lifestyle guidelines simplify the way to healthy nutrition
Press Releases • Jul 26, 2016 07:28 GMT
Discovery to introduce Vitality to Japan
Press Releases • Jul 21, 2016 08:21 GMT
Discovery Limited announces a strategic partnership with Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. (Sumitomo Life) and SoftBank Corporation (SoftBank) that will see shared value insurance introduced to the Japanese life insurance market through the joint development and introduction of insurance products incorporated with Vitality, Discovery’s globally recognised wellness programme.
Discovery Vitality updates incentives to keep people moving
Press Releases • Jul 20, 2016 08:33 GMT
Discovery Health Medical Scheme maintains solid financial performance
Press Releases • Jun 23, 2016 14:30 GMT
Results presented during the Annual General Meeting showed continued growth and a strong financial performance, as the Scheme maintains an industry-leading position in funding quality healthcare and supporting the overall healthcare system.
Discovery Vitality launches in Europe through Generali
Press Releases • Jun 23, 2016 09:55 GMT
Generali Vitality, based on the Discovery Vitality programme and Discovery’s shared value insurance model, will be available to Generali customers in Germany from 1 July 2016.
Innovative customer service solution for South African medical scheme members
Press Releases • Jun 07, 2016 08:28 GMT
Discovery Health, South Africa’s largest medical scheme administrator, today announced a partnership with Pypestream, a leading global messaging platform that was specifically developed for customer communication. In a South African-first for medical scheme clients, Discovery Health will use this technology on its Discovery app to securely message with members of Discovery Health Medical Scheme.
Financial Intermediaries Association gives Discovery top honours
Press Releases • Jun 06, 2016 09:28 GMT
Discovery walked away the winner in two categories of the 2016 FIA Awards. Discovery Life, for the seventh time overall and the fourth year in a row, took top honours as the Long Term Insurance Product Supplier of the Year – Risk, while Discovery Health was selected the Healthcare Product Supplier of the Year for the 8th time since these awards were announced.
Top health journalists for 2015 honoured at the annual Discovery Health Journalism Awards
Press Releases • May 26, 2016 06:13 GMT
Top health journalists for 2015 honoured at the annual Discovery Health Journalism Awards Investing in advancing the calibre of health reporting, the Discovery Health Journalism Awards recognised excellence in the field of health journalism for 2015, and awarded R75 000 to the Discovery Journalist of the Year.
Discovery Health Medical Scheme’s strong financial performance affirms its position as industry leader in funding healthcare and enhancing the healthcare system to benefit its members and stakeholders
Press Releases • May 17, 2016 12:42 GMT
Discovery Health Medical Scheme released its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2015. Commenting on these results, Milton Streak, Principal Officer of Discovery Health Medical Scheme says, “Despite slow economic growth and a difficult economic environment, it has been a year of positive performance for the Scheme.