Health Blog
Tuberculosis
What is tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious contagious disease caused by bacteria that mainly affects your lungs, but it can spread to other parts [...]
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The weight of the mind! The link between obesity and mental health
Did you know that obesity affects almost 1 billion people worldwide! There is also a direct link between obesity and developing mental disorders [...]
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Update your contact details now!
We communicate regularly with you via SMS and e-mail so it’s important that you keep your personal details updated or you will miss out on [...]
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Principal Officer (PO) message
Benefit Highlights 2026 As we move into 2026, we will continue to focus on affordability, innovation and better healthcare access for you. Here’s [...]
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Who do I call in case of an emergency?
What is a medical emergency? A medical emergency is a serious and unexpected situation that involves illness or injury and needs immediate [...]
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Is your child dependant turning 21?
Turning 21 is an exciting time for both parents and children alike. The question is, can your child remain as a dependant on the Scheme? In terms [...]
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How to submit claims
What you need to know! To streamline our claims payment processes, we have agreements with designated service providers (DSPs) to submit claims [...]
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Do you know when to get authorisation from us?
Do you know when to get authorisation from us? Do you need to see a Specialist or visit the hospital soon? It’s important that you know when to [...]
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Closing the Gap: LEO Satellite Connectivity for SA Mining Healthcare
Platinum Health is closing the care gap with satellite connectivity. Providing consistent, high-quality healthcare in South Africa’s remote [...]
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Mental health in mining: addressing the often-hidden risk impacting well-being and safety
An opinion piece by Reinette Lotz, Allied Services Manager at Platinum Health Medical Scheme Mental health has come a long way in the past 20 [...]
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