What Are The Signs Of Glaucoma In Children?
In honour of World Glaucoma Week, which runs from March 12 to 18, Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality healthcare, investigates the indicators of glaucoma in children so that parents and caregivers can recognise the illness and seek treatment as soon as possible. “Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable and irreversible blindness […]
Here’s What You Need To Know About TB
World TB Day, observed on 24 March each year, is an opportunity for Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality healthcare, to raise awareness of the global burden of TB and the efforts to eliminate the disease. When Taryn Thompson was eight years old, she began experiencing frequent stomach cramps that progressively worsened to the […]
FEBRUARY IS LOVE YOUR HEART MONTH
In light of February being Heart Month, Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality healthcare, reminds all South Africans to focus on the sobering fact that heart disease is still among the leading causes of death in men and women, and take precautionary measures to protect your heart. What Is Heart Disease? Heart disease is […]
STDs THAT CONDOMS DON’T ALWAYS PREVENT
In light of STD/Condom Week (10 – 16 February), Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality healthcare explores the various Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) condoms may not protect against, and the steps individuals can take to protect themselves and their partners. What Are STDs? STDs are a serious public health concern, affecting millions of people […]
COMMON DISEASES CHILDREN CAN CONTRACT AT SCHOOL
It’s back to school! According to Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality healthcare, it is important for parents to be aware of the common diseases and health ailments that can be transmitted in a school setting and to take necessary precautions to protect their children’s health. “It is not uncommon for children to […]
CAN A SORE THROAT BE SOMETHING SERIOUS?
According to Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality healthcare, most sore throats are harmless, but severe symptoms can make breathing difficult. Everyone gets sore throats; for the most part, they are just a nuisance that passes in a few days. However, sore throats can sometimes indicate a serious infection that necessitates antibiotic treatment. […]
What Is ICD-10?
What is the ICD-10? The ICD-10 is an international coding system used by healthcare administrators and clinicians worldwide. ICD is an acronym for the International Classification of Diseases, a classification system governed by the World Health Organisation since 1948. ICD-10 is the tenth revision of this coding system, with the latest version being used since […]
How Long Does Alcohol Stay In Blood For?
Knowing how long alcohol stays in your blood is not only important. But it can even get you out of potentially dangerous situations. The way our bodies metabolise alcohol has been a hot topic for years. But it is difficult to pinpoint exactly how long alcohol stays in your blood. Factors such as weight, age […]
Health insurance: save on medical costs in 2022
Health insurance is a pretty popular alternative to medical aid – with SA jumping on the bandwagon in recent years. With South Africa’s private healthcare costs being one of the most expensive globally, the cost of medical aid scheme payments is never under R1000 a month. Affordability Most South Africans can’t afford to pay for […]
Your guide to better sleep
Ditch the idea of being super-human and just go to sleep. Okay, so it isn’t exactly that simple, but the new culture of being able to do everything and operating on minimal rest is gaining criticism all around, as it should. The ‘hustle hard, sleep when I’m dead’ attitude that has become popular in the […]