What do PMBs cover for breast cancer?
Breast cancer remains the most diagnosed cancer globally, with 2.26 million new cases reported in 2020 alone. In South Africa,
Men’s Health Month
June is Men’s Health Month, and the CMS is focusing on diseases that primarily affect men, many of which can
Drug Awareness Week
Substance abuse is a growing and urgent public health concern in South Africa. Its impact goes way beyond the individual
Do Men Get Breast Cancer? The Facts You Should Know
Breast cancer is commonly associated with women, but men also have breast tissue and can be at risk for developing
CMScript: Focus on Substance Use Disorders
How do medical schemes treat substance abuse and what is covered under PMB regulations? The PMB regulations include substance abuse and
CMScript: Focus on Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a PMB condition, which means that all medical schemes are required by law to pay for the diagnosis,
CMScript 9 of 2023: Focus on Male Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is commonly associated with women, but it is important to note that men also have breast tissue and
CMScript 9 of 2022: Focus on Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is caused by the body not having enough insulin or
CMScript 8 of 2024: Understanding and managing pain
Pain, both acute and chronic, impacts billions of people globally and is generally a primary reason for seeking healthcare. Essentially,
CMScript 8 of 2023: Focus on Juvenile Arthritis
Globally, approximately 3 million children and young adults are estimated to suffer from juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). In South Africa,