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Platinum Health Medical Scheme has announced a significant new benefit for members in 2026. By converting the Overall Annual Limit into a dedicated Hospital Annual Limit, the Scheme has unlocked a remarkable 36% increase in benefits. This milestone announcement comes alongside several other enhancements, including expanded vaccine coverage, new pharmacy openings, upgraded clinical services, and […]

Cancer doesn’t announce itself politely. It doesn’t wait for the right moment or for you to be ready. For Ida Chibweza, her breast cancer diagnosis arrived just as she was looking forward to building a future. One that included marriage, family, and the fulfilment of long-held dreams. But life had other plans. What followed was […]

Mining plays a vital role in sustaining households and strengthening local economies across South Africa, particularly in rural communities. Ensuring accessible and affordable, high-quality healthcare for mining workers and their families in these areas is essential. It supports their health and well-being, addresses occupational, environmental, and mental health needs, and protects the long-term vitality of […]

For a quarter of a century, Platinum Health Medical Scheme has been delivering meaningful value to mining employees and their families in the Platinum and Chrome industry. As a longstanding partner deeply embedded in the mining community, the organisation is committed to providing accessible, compassionate care. Mining requires immense physical effort and often takes place […]

Platinum Health Medical Scheme is the powerhouse where teams of efficient women are helping shape the future of healthcare in what was once a male-dominated industry. Platinum Health employees, health care workers, and leaders are helping to shape more inclusive, accessible and compassionate healthcare for mineworkers and their families in the Platinum and Chrome industry. […]

Platinum Health is closing the care gap with satellite connectivity. Providing consistent, high-quality healthcare in South Africa’s remote regions has always been a logistical challenge. This is particularly true for mining healthcare services, where clinics are often situated in remote areas with unstable infrastructure. Connectivity issues, ranging from cable theft to a simple lack of […]

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 years. Where mental illness was once hidden or frowned on, society now accepts it as a common and often treatable condition. According to the WHO, in 2019, 1 in every […]

Opinion Piece by Dr Mel Mentz, Chief Operations Officer for Platinum Health’s Rustenburg Region The mining industry exposes workers to a myriad of on-site dangers and occupational diseases every single day. From physical hazards to environmental risks, the challenges are significant. This is why having a medical scheme and healthcare service provider that focuses entirely […]