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Breast Health Foundation and Discovery Fund brings essential women’s healthcare services to members of the community in Mpumalanga

Breast Health Foundation and Discovery Fund brings essential women’s healthcare services to members of the community in Mpumalanga

03 April 2024, Johannesburg – The Breast Health Foundation (BHF), supported by the Discovery Fund, successfully renovated and inaugurated the Pfukani Women’s Clinic at Tintswalo Hospital in Acornhoek, Mpumalanga, with the ambition to bring critical healthcare services closer to members of the community.
In April 2002, the Breast Health Foundation was established as a Not-for-Profit Organisatio

Discovery Group delivered a robust performance for the period ended 31 December 2023, demonstrating resilience and strong underlying growth dynamics in a complex operating environment.

Discovery eyes future growth with positive half-year results and monthly operational break-even for Discovery Bank

Johannesburg, 20 March 2024 – Discovery today presented a strong set of half-year results to the investor community, with an update on Discovery Bank reaching its monthly operational break-even ahead of the Group’s target date. Group Chief Executive, Adrian Gore, commented, “In an environment characterised by continued macroeconomic complexities, Discovery delivered a strong operating performance

Everyday medicines can damage your kidneys. Here’s what you need to know

Everyday medicines can damage your kidneys. Here’s what you need to know

The medicines you use on a regular basis could be harming your kidneys. Knowing how to protect your kidneys can help prevent you from developing chronic kidney disease and other life-threatening conditions.
All drugs can have a negative effect on kidney health, whether they are prescribed or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, or chronic consumption of illegal drugs or alcohol. Even some medicin

Walking 5,000 steps three times a week could add three years to life expectancy

Walking 5,000 steps three times a week could add three years to life expectancy

New research by Vitality and the London School of Economics shows that walking at least 5,000 steps three times a week is a milestone habit that, when maintained for two years, can add up to three years to a previously inactive individual’s life expectancy and reduce their healthcare costs by up to 13%.

Cogence 2024 Market Outlook: The Great Unknown emerging as new mega forces shape the world of investing

Cogence 2024 Market Outlook: The Great Unknown emerging as new mega forces shape the world of investing

The unexpected resilience of developed markets in 2023 has placed global investors on a strong footing going into 2024. That said, Discretionary Fund Manager Cogence, and its partners BlackRock and RisCura, believe the world is entering a new period – The Great Unknown – as fracturing deepens and a record number of countries go to the polls.
Download the full Cogence 2024 Market Outlook below.

Pothole Patrol Training Academy building.

The Discovery Pothole Patrol formalises its Academy to create jobs and drive sustainable change

Johannesburg, 28 February 2024: Discovery is proud to announce the official launch of the Discovery Pothole Patrol Academy in partnership with Avis Southern Africa.
Following a successful pilot in 2023 with 18 learners, the Academy is now accredited by the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA) to offer a 12-month practical skills training programme providing an NQF Level 3

Leading health insurer’s ambition to help create a healthier Africa continues to gain momentum

Leading health insurer’s ambition to help create a healthier Africa continues to gain momentum

Leading health insurer’s ambition to help create a healthier Africa continues to gain momentum
Vitality Health International, the innovative health insurer that provides leading healthcare solutions to employers in Africa, has announced additional benefits, improved access to accredited healthcare provider networks, and a new health insurance plan to further broaden access of comprehensive heal

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