Absenteeism That Nobody Measures – But Every Company Feels

Absenteeism That Nobody Measures,But Every Company Feels There is a cost that doesn’t appear on the payroll. It’s not on any supplier invoice. It doesn’t feature in any line of the annual budget. But it’s there – silent, consistent and measurable. It’s called health-related absenteeism. What the numbers reveal Regional estimates indicate that health-related absenteeism […]

The Silent Illness: Diabetes

What is diabetes? Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease in which the body is unable to regulate blood glucose levels properly. There are three main types: What the numbers tell us  Type 1 diabetes (an autoimmune condition that primarily affects children and young adults and requires lifelong insulin therapy) Type 2 diabetes (the most common […]

Africa’s Future Is Our Most Precious Asset

Africa’s Future Is Our Most Precious Asset Protecting that future is not an intention. It is a decision made today about vaccination, nutrition, and access to paediatric healthcare. What the numbers tell us In Sub-Saharan Africa, 71.6 children per 1,000 live births die before reaching the age of five, nearly 14 times the rate in […]

Are You Living with a Chronic Disease?

Are you living with a Chronic Disease? Some days, living with a chronic illness means remembering to take your medication before work. Other days, it means sitting in a waiting room, worrying about test results, managing unexpected symptoms, or wondering how you are going to afford ongoing treatment. For many people, chronic illness becomes part […]

Malaria Prevention: Protect Your Health and Your Wallet

With World Malaria Day approaching on 25 April, it is a timely reminder that malaria remains a serious, yet largely preventable, health risk, especially for those living in or traveling to endemic areas.   From a health insurance perspective, malaria is not just a medical concern, it is also a financial one. The good news? […]

How Health Insurance Helps You Prevent and Manage Tuberculosis

How Health Insurance Helps You Prevent and Manage Tuberculosis Every year on 24 March, the world observes World TB Day, highlighting the ongoing fight against tuberculosis (TB). Although TB is preventable and curable, it remains one of the most common infectious diseases in many parts of the world, including across Southern Africa. For individuals and […]