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  • Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19. (Pixabay)

    Discovery says rapid spread of Omicron should be closely monitored

    In the latest 24 hour reporting cycle, 23,884 daily COVID cases were recorded in South Africa.

    238 days ago
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    Risk of reinfection by Omicron has increased, Discovery study finds

    This is from a new study conducted by Discovery Health looking at over 211,000 PCR tests results from September, including the last three weeks since the detection of the new variant.

    239 days ago
  • In this file photo taken on 30 December 2020, vials of undiluted Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are prepared to administer to staff and residents at the Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads, a senior living community in Falls Church, Virginia. Picture: Brendan Smialowski/AFP

    Double Pfizer dose gives reduced protection against Omicron - Discovery study

    The same Pfizer double dose gives a 93% protection against the Delta variant.

    239 days ago
  • One of Discovery Health's vaccination sites. Picture: @Discovery_SA/Twitter.

    Discovery: Rights of unvaccinated employees will be protected

    The healthcare and financial services giant recently announced its plan to make coronavirus vaccination mandatory for staff beginning from next year.

    334 days ago
  • One of Discovery Health's vaccination sites. Picture: @Discovery_SA/Twitter.

    Discovery extends weekend opening hours at its vaccination sites

    The private medical aid scheme has announced that its ready to vaccinate citizens aged 50 and above at all six of its sites.

    403 days ago
  • FILE: The site is also easily accessible through numerous transportation links and the nearby Gautrain station. Picture: Discovery Holdings.

    Discovery opens its sixth COVID vaccination site in Midrand

    The company on Friday said the site had the capacity to deliver 3,800 vaccinations per day to the 3.5 million residents within close proximity of Midrand.

    403 days ago
  • Picture: Pixabay.com

    Discovery Health explains how it will vaccinate its members against COVID-19

    The private medical health scheme announced last month that it will fund a COVID-19 vaccine for two million of its members.

    582 days ago
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    Don't drop guard now that COVID-19 cases decreasing, Discovery CEO warns WC

    The chief executive of Discovery Health, Dr Ryan Noach, said that they were currently seeing a steady downward trend in the number of new daily infections.

    740 days ago
  • Customers queue outside the Ultra Liquors in Wynberg, Cape Town following the relaxation of alcohol sale restrictions on 1 June 2020. Picture: Kaylynn Palm/EWN

    Discovery backs alcohol ban, but warns it's not long-term solution for abuse

    Discovery Health chief executive officer, Dr Ryan Noach, said that a more targeted plan was needed to eradicate the abuse of liquor.

    755 days ago
  • Picture: Supplied

    Discovery targets mental health with rewards plan

    The insurer said the aim was both, to make its clients healthier and over time bring down the cost of claims.

    1043 days ago
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    Medical aid inquiry told GPs earned smallest share in funds collected by schemes

    NHCPA chair Dr Donald Gumede said medical aid scheme executives, like Discovery Health, rewarded themselves for withholding payments intended for doctors.

    1106 days ago
  • The Discovery Health logo. Picture: Discovery Holdings

    [LISTEN] Doctors angry at Discovery Health over policy changes

    CapeTalk’s Kieno Kammies speaks to Discovery Health's Dr Ryan Noach about the policy changes and how they affect patients and doctors.

    1308 days ago
  • FILE: The Discovery building in Sandton. Picture: Supplied

    Man who jumped from Discovery building in stable condition

    It's unclear what led to Tuesday's fall which resulted to the man being hurt.

    1400 days ago
  • A file picture showing the vaccine against influenza A (H1N1) virus (swine flu) in Mexico City. Picture: AFP

    [LISTEN] Why it’s important to get flu jab

    Talk Radio 702 host Azania Mosaka speaks to Dr Noluthando Nematswerani, head of the Centre for Clinical Excellence at Discovery, about the importance of getting a flu jab.

    1581 days ago
  • FILE: A nurse takes a patient's blood pressure in hospital. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN

    Discovery Health responds to NHCPA's spying claims

    Discovery Health says its aware of claims by the National Health Care Professionals Association.

    1864 days ago
  • Picture: Freeimages.com

    NHCPA urges doctors to report spying medical aids

    The 'Sunday Times' reported that 19 medical aid schemes have been implicated in using spies to expose fake payments or patients.

    1864 days ago
  • Picture: pixabay.com

    Medical aids accused of spying on doctors

    It’s reported that 19 schemes have been implicated with doctors claiming that some firms have even been sneaking hidden cameras into consulting rooms.

    1865 days ago
  • Picture: Pixabay.com

    [LISTEN] Discovery Vitality's rewards U-turn, more changes announced

    Discovery Vitality's Dr Craig Nossel speaks to 702's Azania Mosaka about the company's recent changes to its fitness rewards programme and what it has planned for August.

    2211 days ago
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