Babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy are considered premature or born too early. Most premature births occur in the late preterm stage. Globally, 1 in 10 babies is born prematurely every year.  In South Africa, it is estimated that 1 in 7 babies are born

Prostate cancer is the second most frequent cancer after lung cancer in men. It is estimated that over 1,4 million new cases of prostate cancer are reported annually in the world. Men of African origin are at high risk of developing a more aggressive type

As part of PMB level of care, medical schemes must fund the diagnosis and treatment of treatable Hepatocellular carcinoma HCC, which falls under DTP code 950G. For those patients who are diagnosed with HCC that is not treatable according to the PMB Regulations, DTP code 260S

“Cancer of lung, bronchus, pleura, trachea, mediastinum & other respiratory organs – treatable” are included in the Prescribed Minimum Benefit conditions under Diagnosis and Treatment Pair (DTP) code 950D. Lung cancer develops when lung cells grow uncontrollable and abnormal. These cells then grow into a mass

All medical schemes are required by law to pay for the diagnosis, treatment, care and vaccination costs for COVID-19 as a PMB irrespective of the plan type or option. Details about what constitutes PMB level of care for COVID-19 can be obtained from the PMB

Treatable ovarian cancer is a Prescribed Minimum Benefit (PMB) condition under Diagnosis and Treatment Pair (DTP) code 952M - Cancer of ovary - treatable. According to the PMB regulation, treatable cancers are defined as follows: they involve only the organ of origin and have not