Who Needs Your Blood? Real Stories Behind Donations
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is marking National Blood Donor Month by showing how donating blood saves lives and helps people in urgent medical situations. “Blood donation is one of the clearest ways people can make a direct difference in someone else’s life,” says Murray Hewlett, CEO of Affinity Health. “A […]
Youth Mental Health: Signs And Support
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is marking National Youth Month by encouraging families, teachers, caregivers, and young people to prioritise youth mental health. This is particularly crucial as emotional, academic, social, and online pressures continue to increase. Mental health is not only an adult concern. The teenage and young adult years […]
Smart Wearables: How AI Is Detecting Heart Issues Early
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is highlighting World Heart Rhythm Week (1–7 June) by urging people to be more aware of their heart health. Many heart conditions develop without obvious symptoms, but advances in technology are making it easier to pick up early warning signs, often before anything feels wrong. Why […]
Drug Addiction And Recovery: Breaking The Stigma
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is highlighting the importance of understanding addiction as a health condition rather than a personal failure during SANCA Drug Awareness Week (22–27 June). Drug addiction is often misunderstood. Many people still think it’s simply a choice, but it’s far more complex than that. Over time, drugs […]
Hidden Health Risks Children Face At Home
As a parent, you might consider that your home is the safest place for your child. It’s a haven you have maintained for them to sleep, eat, play, and spend most of their time. Yet, it’s important to note that most of the illnesses and injuries affecting your child could happen inside the home and […]
Why Neurological Symptoms Are Often Misdiagnosed
Neurological symptoms can be confusing, unpredictable and are often difficult to explain because you may experience fatigue, dizziness, numbness, headaches or memory problems for a while before you’re accurately diagnosed. In most cases, these symptoms are initially linked to stress, exhaustion or unrelated health issues rather than an underlying neurological condition. However, this delay in […]
10 Tips To Help Teens Say No To Smoking
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is encouraging parents, caregivers, and communities to help teenagers stay smoke-free during No Tobacco Awareness Month. Tobacco use remains one of the world’s leading preventable causes of illness and death. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it claims approximately 7 million lives each year, including […]
Norovirus In Children: Signs Parents Should Watch For
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is raising awareness about norovirus infections in children and encouraging parents to recognise the early warning signs. Often referred to as the “winter vomiting bug”, norovirus is one of the most common causes of gastroenteritis in children. While the illness is usually short-lived, it can spread […]
Pneumonia In Babies And Young Children: What Parents Need To Know
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is encouraging parents and caregivers to be aware of the warning signs of pneumonia in babies and young children, a serious lung infection that remains common among children under five. Pneumonia occurs when the lungs become infected and inflamed, usually due to bacteria, viruses, or fungi. […]
Hand Hygiene For Kids: Teaching Children Health Habits Early
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is using World Hand Hygiene Day (5 May) to urge families and schools to prioritise teaching children proper hand hygiene from a young age. Children are naturally hands-on. Whether they’re sharing toys, playing outside, or interacting with friends, they’re constantly coming into contact with germs. This […]