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 […]
Health Allowance or Collective Plan: The Difference Nobody Explains – But Every Company Feels
Health Allowance or Collective Plan:The Difference Nobody Explains, But Every Company Feels. There is a conversation that happens in many Mozambican companies but rarely reaches a conclusion. It starts when someone asks: should we offer a health allowance or take out a collective plan? The most common answer is the allowance. It is simpler to […]
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 […]
Early diagnosis, shared risk: how health insurance protects lives when it matters most
Early diagnosis, shared risk: how health insurance protects lives when it matters most A serious diagnosis changes everything. Whether it is cancer or a rare disease, the moment a patient hears those words, life becomes filled with uncertainty: What treatment do I need? Where do I go? How much will this cost? Who will help […]
10 Reasons to Get Medical Insurance with Mediplus in 2026
If you don’t yet have medical insurance in Mozambique, you are not alone. Many people wait until something goes wrong, but by then, stress and costs can quickly spiral. In 2026, choosing the right health insurance is one of the smartest decisions you can make for yourself and your family. Here is why Mediplus makes […]
Suncare & Skin Health in the Mozambican Summer
Your guide to healthy skin and joyful beach days. There is something magical about a Mozambican summer. December arrives with warm ocean breezes, shimmering coastlines, road trips, family time, and beach days that melt into golden sunsets. But our sunshine is intense. Mozambique’s UV levels are high, and while the sun gives us that holiday […]