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Groundbreaking health insurance offering by Vitality Health International and Strategis provides comprehensive cover with flexible plans, malaria benefit and more

Groundbreaking health insurance offering by Vitality Health International and Strategis provides comprehensive cover with flexible plans, malaria benefit and more

Vitality Health International’s health insurance offering which employers can provide to their staff, presented through Strategis’ in-market insurance expertise, brings innovative new benefits to Tanzania, including a range of four flexible plan options, a Malaria Benefit, and the Vitality behaviour-change rewards programme.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 13 February 2025 – Health insurance provider

Physical activity should be a key component of cancer care, before and after diagnosis

New Discovery Vitality research: Regular exercise preceding cancer diagnosis linked to lower likelihood of cancer progression and death

Johannesburg, January 29, 2025– Engaging in regular physical activity before a cancer diagnosis can significantly reduce the risk of cancer progression and mortality, according to new research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The study, conducted by Discovery Vitality in partnership with researchers from Wits University and the University of Western Ontario, highlights the crit

Vitality Health International, in partnership with Goodbye Malaria, acknowledges WHO World Malaria Report and renews dedication to eradicating malaria in Africa

Vitality Health International, in partnership with Goodbye Malaria, acknowledges WHO World Malaria Report and renews dedication to eradicating malaria in Africa

Vitality Health International, an innovative health insurer that rewards healthy living for employees in Africa (and owned by Discovery Group), through its partnership with Goodbye Malaria, is unwavering in its commitment to the elimination of malaria – one of the most significant health challenges facing Africa.
According to the latest World Malaria Report, released by the World Health Organi

Visitors to The Lounge will be able to view Nelson Makamo’s art piece, ‘Vision of limitless future’, which graced the cover of Time magazine in 2019

Discovery and Nelson Makamo commemorate SAA’s 90th celebration with art in The Lounge

Johannesburg, 11 December 2024 - Discovery and South African Airways (SAA) are proud to announce an exciting initiative with renowned South African artist, Nelson Makamo, which will see a collection of his iconic pieces displayed in selected The Loungelocations at South African airports.
Creating a memorable, once-in-a lifetime experience, local and international tourists can now enjoy Makamo’s

Discovery Bank clients now get up to 75% off direct flights to the United States as Discovery Vitality adds United Airlines to its Vitality Travel platform

Discovery clients can now save on United Airlines flights to the USA

Johannesburg, 4 November 2024 – Discovery Vitality announced that United Airlines, one of the world’s largest airlines and a member of the Star Alliance network, will bring exciting additional flight options to the Vitality Travel platform.
“Offering United Airlines flights at discounted rates is a significant enhancement to Vitality Travel, our end-to-end travel booking platform that offers t

Discovery Foundation Awards honour exceptional healthcare professionals in 2024

Discovery Foundation Awards honour exceptional healthcare professionals in 2024

The Discovery Foundation has reached its R300 million investment milestone, achieving a 72% Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) target directed towards black beneficiaries. To date, the Foundation has funded up to 10% of the sub-specialists training posts in South Africa and currently awards more than 75% of its annual grants to black recipients as part of its transformation-led strategy. Since it

Discovery Vitality’s new research emphasises that the choices we make in the grocery aisle not only influence what we eat but can also have a great impact on our overall wellbeing and health outcomes.

Buying healthier food reduces the likelihood of becoming obese by 13%, Vitality research shows; Vitality enhances HealthyFood rewards

Johannesburg, September 1, 2024- Discovery Vitality’s latest research shows that regularly purchasing healthy food can lead to a 13% reduction in the risk of becoming obese.
“Purchasing behaviours have a profound influence on our dietary habits, which are linked to dietary risk factors that contribute to over 7 million deaths globally per year. Our latest research underscores the health risks

Mental health matters: Prioritising wellbeing in university students

Mental health matters: Prioritising wellbeing in university students

University students are likely to experience mental health issues. What are the warning signs? And how can healthy eating, exercise and financial savvy play a role in protecting mental health?
28 June 2024, Johannesburg: Discovery Health Medical Scheme claims data show a 120% increase in the prevalence of mental health conditions among young people (ages 18-24) from 2012 to 2022, compared to an

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