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Stay healthy this winter with Uber and Discovery Health
Press releases • Apr 29, 2019 11:18 CAT
The flu season is almost here and Discovery Health has once again partnered with Uber, Clicks and Dis-Chem to make it more convenient for South Africans to get vaccinated. On 2 May 2019, from 10:00 to 15:00, Uber will not only be taking people across cities but nurses with flu vaccinations will be available to administer flu shots.
The Discovery Health Journalism Awards is changing direction in 2017
Press releases • Jan 11, 2017 13:29 CAT
The Discovery Health Journalism Awards is changing direction. In 2017 we will be introducing the updated version of the Discovery Health Journalism Awards. Don’t miss this opportunity that change can bring
Discovery Health and Netcare 911 offer free counselling for Wits staff
Press releases • Nov 22, 2016 10:44 CAT
The commitment and contribution of Wits staff members during the recent difficult period have been exceptional. Staff did; however, voice the need for counselling following these events. From 15 to 17 November 2016, Wits joined hands with Discovery Health and Netcare 911 to offer free counselling to staff members who indicated a need.
Financial Intermediaries Association gives Discovery top honours
Press releases • Jun 06, 2016 11:28 CAT
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.
Discovery, Uber and Dis-Chem partner to deliver flu vaccines
Press releases • Apr 18, 2016 13:16 CAT
For a second year in a row, Discovery has partnered with Uber, to bring flu vaccines to selected areas of Johannesburg, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth, Durban and Cape Town. You can order a flu vaccine and have it delivered to your doorstep for only R100 using the Uber app on your smartphone.
Discovery Health response on cover for motor vehicle accidents and claims from the Road Accident Fund
Press releases • Jan 26, 2016 15:12 CAT
In response to inaccurate statements being shared on social media regarding how Discovery Health Medical Scheme pays claims for motor vehicle accidents and refunds from the Road Accident Fund (RAF), we would like to provide the correct information.
Discovery announces health journalists taking top honours in the 2015 Discovery Health Journalism Awards
Press releases • May 28, 2015 12:26 CAT
Discovery announced the Discovery Journalist of the Year as well as winners in each category of the 2015 Discovery Health Journalism Awards at a gala event tonight in Sandton.
National Department of Health and Discovery Health partner to recognise leaders in nursing excellence in the public and private sectors
Press releases • May 12, 2015 10:46 CAT
Discovery today announced a new partnership with the National Department of Health (NDoH) to recognise and reward leaders in nursing excellence in the public and private sectors.The announcement was made on International Nurse’s Day.
Team Vitality Cycling – the new premier cycling club in South Africa
Press releases • Feb 23, 2015 12:25 CAT
Discovery Vitality and Club100 have announced a strategic partnership that will see Club100’s extensive experience in managing cycling clubs across the country combine forces with Discovery Vitality’s expertise in encouraging people to get active and prioritise their health.
Discovery wins two prestigious FIA Awards
Press releases • Jun 12, 2014 22:21 CAT
Discovery has succeeded in winning awards in two categories at this year’s Financial Intermediary Association of Southern Africa (FIA) Awards. Discovery Life took the honours in the category Long-term Insurance Product Supplier of the Year – Risk Products and Discovery Health was named Product Supplier of the year – Healthcare.
Discovery posts excellent results; repeatable business model continues to yield strong growth
Press releases • Feb 20, 2014 11:00 CAT
News release from Discovery Limited – 20 February. Discovery Limited today presented a strong set of financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2013 to the analyst and investor community.
Discovery Health Journalism Awards introduces a brand new award!
Press releases • Feb 03, 2014 15:15 CAT
Our brand new award category, the Discovery Foundation Nation-builder Award, aims to acknowledge the positive coverage of work done by healthcare professionals or organisations in the public healthcare sector.
Response to article published on 28 January 2014 in Business Day ‘Accusations fly in medical aid case’
News • Jan 29, 2014 11:15 CAT
Your article on the legal case against road accident fund attorney Ronald Bobroff, creates an inaccurate picture of how Discovery Health Medical Scheme members are covered for road accidents, suggesting that the Scheme denies cover for members involved in any accident (Accusations fly in medical aid case, 28 January).
Day One of DHSHWAA sets tone for next two weeks
Blog posts • Nov 18, 2013 18:10 CAT
It is 8.30 am. The sun is beats down on the serene Western Cape landscape. The road to Van Rynsdorp is undulating, however this does not dampen the walkers’ excitement when they see the destination of the first 5km walk. A sea of faces, patiently awaiting the arrival of white microbuses interrupts the peaceful and silent landscape...
Discovery Health Sports Heroes raise awareness for AIDS in the Western Cape
Press releases • Nov 14, 2013 13:44 CAT
This year, the Discovery Health Sport Heroes Walk Against AIDS (DHSHWAA) will commence in Van Rynsdorp in South Africa on 18 November 2013 and culminate in Khayelitsha on 1 December, World AIDS Day...
Discovery Health Tracker
News • Mar 14, 2013 10:52 CAT
Discovery Health continues to grow and attract new members to the schemes that it administers. In December, Discovery Health had close to 2.74 million lives under management.
Discovery Health receives R1 million for sustainable job creation
Press releases • Oct 08, 2012 12:38 CAT
Discovery Health has recently been awarded R1 million by the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) Metro as a result of the investment that the company has made in the Metro by opening its Health Service Centre in the Coega Industrial Development Zone in November 2011.
Discovery Health and Discovery Vitality enhance 2013 benefits to meet members’ growing health needs
Press releases • Sep 28, 2012 11:03 CAT
Discovery Health and Discovery Vitality today announced their key strategic focus areas for 2013, which build on the excellent performance of Discovery Health and the Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) over the past few years.
Discovery Health launches HealthID ™ – A revolution in electronic health records in SA
Press releases • Jul 09, 2012 18:26 CAT
Why choose Discovery Health
Blog posts • Apr 24, 2012 11:21 CAT
Discovery Health gives you quality healthcare cover at the right price to meet your family's needs.