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Discovery Insure and Advanced EMS launch private firefighting initiative in Johannesburg to handle fire-related emergencies

Discovery Insure and Advanced EMS launch private firefighting initiative in Johannesburg to handle fire-related emergencies

Sandton, Johannesburg -  A fire occurs in Johannesburg every six hours, according to data from the Fire Protection Association of South Africa. With the risk of fires increasing during the winter season, Discovery Insure this morning launched the Discovery Fire Force project in Johannesburg, a unique solution aimed at protecting Discovery Insure clients in the metropolitan area from the devastatin

New KeyCare Start Regional medical aid option embraces shift towards affordable healthcare, featuring access to cutting-edge healthcare technologies and partnerships

New KeyCare Start Regional medical aid option embraces shift towards affordable healthcare, featuring access to cutting-edge healthcare technologies and partnerships

Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) has introduced a first-of-its-kind, regional medical aid option called KeyCare Start Regional, which is the most affordable option in the extensive range of DHMS plan types.
“The new option, developed in partnership with Mediclinic and Intercare, provides benefits for a full suite of day-to-day healthcare and in-hospital treatment through region-specific p

You could feel perfectly healthy and still have high blood pressure upping your stroke or heart disease risk.

You could feel perfectly healthy and still have high blood pressure upping your stroke or heart disease risk.

When a Vitality Health Check done in early 2021 showed blood pressure readings that were higher than they should have been, 38-year-old Nikash Bagirathi got proactive and went to see his GP.
After more investigation, Nikash was shocked to be diagnosed with hypertension (persistent, elevated blood pressure). "I took comfort in knowing I was with the right doctor and on the right medicine. Many

One year on: More than 100 000 potholes repaired and counting

One year on: More than 100 000 potholes repaired and counting

Over 100,000 potholes repaired by The Pothole Patrol in one year. Over 4400 potholes reported in Sandton alone. Roodepoort given the unfortunate crown of area with the most potholes. William Nicol labelled as the most treacherous road in Joburg and to celebrate The Pothole Patrol’s one-year anniversary, as well as to commemorate the UN Global Road Safety Week which

How young is too young to start thinking about retirement?

How young is too young to start thinking about retirement?

Johannesburg, 11 May 2022 — According to National Treasury, South Africans generally need more awareness of investments and savings in general. Luckily, you’re never too young to start investing in your future, or too old to change the way you think about your retirement, as the 11-year-old star of a new Discovery Invest campaign helps us see.
“When people don’t save enough for retirement, and

Getting a flu vaccination in 2022 is a very good idea. Here's why.

Getting a flu vaccination in 2022 is a very good idea. Here's why.

This flu season, for the third year in a row, we face the risk of getting flu (caused by Influenza viruses) and COVID-19 (caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus) at the same time.
Flu and COVID-19 are different illnesses. They are however both spread through respiratory droplets, which the body releases when we talk, cough or sneeze. And, some people can get very sick from either virus, or both.
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Discovery Health Medical Scheme offers members the first and only Shari’ah Compliant arrangement in the medical scheme space

Discovery Health Medical Scheme offers members the first and only Shari’ah Compliant arrangement in the medical scheme space

25 April 2022
From 06 May 2022, Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) members will be able to elect to have their health plan administered in accordance with principles of Shari’ah. Should a member opt for this option, the effective date in which their medical plan will be administered in accordance with the Shari’ah principals is 01 June 2022
DHMS is introducing the first Shari’ah compl

Paymenow adds PEP, NetcarePlus and Discovery Health to its value-added service offering

Paymenow adds PEP, NetcarePlus and Discovery Health to its value-added service offering

Johannesburg, 21 April 2022: Earned wage access company, Paymenow has broadened its value-added service offering to further ease the impact of consumer price inflation on cash-strapped South African workers. Along with providing access to earned wages before payday to allow employees to handle financial emergencies and avoid taking on unnecessary debt, Paymenow now offers direct access to affordab

The Science of Vitality – 25 years of driving positive behaviour change, and as relevant as ever

The Science of Vitality – 25 years of driving positive behaviour change, and as relevant as ever

Discovery Vitality releases The Science of Vitality journal, highlighting the data, science and insights behind the global wellness and behaviour change programme, born in South Africa, now making 20 million people healthier in 37 countries
Johannesburg |24 March 2022
What if there was a way to make people live longer, healthier, happier lives and reward them for taking steps towards their

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