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The Discovery Pothole Patrol formalises its Academy to create jobs and drive sustainable change

Johannesburg, 28 February 2024: Discovery is proud to announce the official launch of the Discovery Pothole Patrol Academy in partnership with Avis Southern Africa.
Following a successful pilot in 2023 with 18 learners, the Academy is now accredited by the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (INSETA) to offer a 12-month practical skills training programme providing an NQF Level 3

Leading health insurer’s ambition to help create a healthier Africa continues to gain momentum

Leading health insurer’s ambition to help create a healthier Africa continues to gain momentum

Leading health insurer’s ambition to help create a healthier Africa continues to gain momentum
Vitality Health International, the innovative health insurer that provides leading healthcare solutions to employers in Africa, has announced additional benefits, improved access to accredited healthcare provider networks, and a new health insurance plan to further broaden access of comprehensive heal

Discovery Health Medical Scheme data shows over R3.2 billion paid for cancer treatment in 2023

Discovery Health Medical Scheme data shows over R3.2 billion paid for cancer treatment in 2023

Regular cancer screening is lifesaving - the earlier you catch cancer, the better your outcomes
With World Cancer Day commemorated every year on 4 February, latest claims data from Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) shows an improvement in cancer screening rates following the dip noted during the pandemic period from 2020 to 2022. For the most part they have returned to pre-pandemic levels.

Discovery Employee Benefits sees increasing uncertainty in insurance claims

Discovery Employee Benefits sees increasing uncertainty in insurance claims

As the world starts putting COVID-19’s high mortality claims behind it, the insurance industry is battling a wave of uncertainty. While Discovery Employee Benefits paid a total of R1.94 billion in death and disability claims through its Group Risk benefits between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2023, the group affirms that it’s been very complicated to predict death and disability claims in the period.

Living to 100 and beyond: Celebrating the Discovery Health Medical Scheme’s 90 centenarian members

Living to 100 and beyond: Celebrating the Discovery Health Medical Scheme’s 90 centenarian members

In April 2023, Discovery Health Medical Scheme (DHMS) provided cover to 90 centenarian members (people aged 100 years or older), including two semi-supercentenarians aged 105. These members represent 0.0032% of DHMS lives (32 centenarians per million Scheme members). Ironically, DHMS centenarians are healthier than the average elderly member, with a chronic condition prevalence that is similar

100% safe driving record achieved by 2023 drivers of scholar transport programme

100% safe driving record achieved by 2023 drivers of scholar transport programme

661 drivers in 2023 safely transported 13 000 children to and from school, upholding the programme’s excellent track-record of zero crashes since inception A total of R250 000 awarded to the best drivers this year
Cape Town, 30 November 2023 - The Discovery Safe Journey to School (DSJTS) programme recognised the outstanding scholar drivers of 2023 at the annual Excellent Driving Performers Aw

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