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,
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,
CMScript 8 of 2022: Focus on prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV
Prevention of mother-to-child transmission is known as PMTCT. The most common way young children contract the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is
CMScript 7 of 2024: Focus on Attempted Suicide
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to break the silence and raise awareness for those who are struggling.