Even though generic drugs have been around for more than half a century, many patients in South Africa are unreasonably suspicious of what is. In essence it’s a ‘carbon copy’ of the original brand of drug or medicine. Bonitas Medical Fund believe it may be because consumers think that if they are cheaper they must be inferior. This lack of understanding costs consumers and medical aids millions of Rands each year.
The Covid-19 pandemic and the resultant lockdowns affected people across the world – mentally, emotionally and physically. These included feelings
Bonitas Medical Fund, one of the leading medical schemes in South Africa, announced its 2023 product line up today. Lee
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), known as lifestyle diseases, pose some of the biggest threats to the health of South Africans. They
As a new mom, the birth of your baby is a beautiful and exciting time, but there is a darker
When you’re looking for positive, purposeful, swift action in a time of crisis there’s one organisation you know you can
Everyone is feeling the pinch and looking for ways to stretch their budget. This is true of healthcare too, especially
With COVID19 prevalent globally, the thought of your baby catching a cold could be one to send shivers down your
Wherever possible, consumers are tightening their belts and looking at ways to consolidate expenses and save money. Healthcare is no
Recently there has been increased discussions around male menopause. However, research shows that not all doctors and psychologists agree that
Being pregnant is an exciting time of your life, but it can be a little daunting. Morning sickness is one
Two years ago, the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and the Medical Council described the increase in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
Becoming a parent is a joy but it can also be overwhelming and just a little daunting. There is no degree or diploma, you are simply propelled into it. It’s a steep learning curve. You instantly have a new life depending on you and, combined with sleep deprivation, the challenges of adjusting to being a parent and wanting to do the best for your child, you need all the help you can get.Becoming a parent is a joy but it can also be overwhelming and just a little daunting. There is no degree or diploma, you are simply propelled into it. It’s a steep learning curve. You instantly have a new life depending on you and, combined with sleep deprivation, the challenges of adjusting to being a parent and wanting to do the best for your child, you need all the help you can get.
Ten people die in South Africa every hour from Tuberculosis (TB). It is and has always been, a serious public
The seasons are changing and with winter on its way, which heralds the start of the ‘flu season’. We chat
Symphysis pubis dysfunction or SPD is pain in your pelvis, which is caused by the relaxing of ligaments in the
As a new mom, the birth of your baby is a beautiful and exciting time, but there is a darker
Traditionally, medical aid schemes implement fee increases from 1 January every year. However, the last two years have seen new
Gestational hypertension is high blood pressure (the pressure of your blood on the walls of your blood vessels) during the
Obesity is one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today, affecting around 800 million people, with millions more
In July 2019, the Minister of Health published a draft ‘National Health Insurance Bill’, which attracted a great deal of
As a new mom, or a potential new mom, you are probably wondering how long your body will take to
Covid-19 has disrupted the world in so many ways, including the uncertainty of what the future holds. The Bonitas Medical
As the COVID-19 pandemic waxes and wanes around the globe, it is universally accepted that as many people in the
The school year is in full swing and children are as busy as ever with all their activities and homework. By following a few lifestyle tips you can keep your child healthy and cut down on their sick days says Bonitas Medical Fund.
Waves of Covid-19 and the emerging variants meant that several elective surgeries were postponed to minimise the use of hospital
Now more than ever we need to find ways to boost our immune systems as much as possible. And, while
As the fourth wave of Covid spreads, South Africa is seeing a considerable increase in positive cases. Just as the
Hospital admissions are one of the biggest cost drivers for any private medical scheme which is why the tariffs are
