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May 2026 Releases
Use Lancet Laboratories for pathology service
Do you know which pathology service to use? Lancet Laboratories is the Scheme’s pathology designated service provider (DSP). To help avoid additional costs or co-payments, members are encouraged to be aware that Lancet Laboratories is the appointed pathology Designated Service Provider (DSP) for Platinum Health Medical Scheme (PHMS), in accordance with Scheme rules. Lancet Laboratories […]
Obesity – What you need to know!
Almost 70% of South African (SA) women, 31% of SA men and 13% of SA children are overweight or obese. This is according to the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and is based on the body mass index (BMI) score. How to calculate your BMI BMI is calculated as a person’s weight (in kilograms) […]
Hypertension – What you need to know!
Did you know that high blood pressure is also called hypertension? Hypertension is: When blood pressure is higher than normal. A chronic disease that requires treatment. What is blood pressure? It is the force that pumps blood through the body. What causes high blood pressure? High blood pressure can be caused by a variety of […]
April 2026 Releases
Use Lancet Laboratories for pathology service
Do you know which pathology service to use? Lancet Laboratories is the Scheme’s pathology designated service provider (DSP). To help avoid additional costs or co-payments, members are encouraged to be aware that Lancet Laboratories is the appointed pathology Designated Service Provider (DSP) for Platinum Health Medical Scheme (PHMS), in accordance with Scheme rules. Lancet Laboratories […]
Obesity – What you need to know!
Almost 70% of South African (SA) women, 31% of SA men and 13% of SA children are overweight or obese. This is according to the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and is based on the body mass index (BMI) score. How to calculate your BMI BMI is calculated as a person’s weight (in kilograms) […]
Hypertension – What you need to know!
Did you know that high blood pressure is also called hypertension? Hypertension is: When blood pressure is higher than normal. A chronic disease that requires treatment. What is blood pressure? It is the force that pumps blood through the body. What causes high blood pressure? High blood pressure can be caused by a variety of […]