Bonitas Medical Fund – Mother And Child Magazine

You’re pregnant! But is your baby automatically covered by medical aid?

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Pregnancy comes with a long list of things for which to prepare: antenatal appointments, choosing a hospital, packing a hospital bag, buying tiny clothes and, eventually, figuring out how you’re going to function on very little sleep. But there is another question expecting parents should ask before their baby arrives: What happens to my baby’s

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5 things every parent should know about the HPV vaccine

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Cancer prevention may seem like an adult conversation, but when it comes to human papillomavirus (HPV), some of the most important protection can start in childhood. When your child is offered a vaccine at school, it is natural to have questions. What does it protect against? Why is it being given at this age? And,

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Why PCOS is now called PMOS – and what it means for women’s health

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For decades, women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have often been told that the condition centres on cysts forming on the ovaries. In reality, many women who meet the diagnostic criteria never develop ovarian cysts at all, which means the name has long created confusion for both patients and clinicians alike. In May 2026,

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Millennials can now add hypertension to their list of potential health risks

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Just when it feels like there are already enough things on the millennial worry list – from student debt and rising living costs to burnout and trying to maintain some semblance of work-life balance – experts say hypertension may be another issue quietly joining that list. Ahead of World Hypertension Day on 17 May, health

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Why malaria has caught Gauteng residents off guard

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For many South Africans, malaria is still seen as a distant risk, only associated with trips to the Kruger or rural parts of the country, and is widely assumed to be confined to the Lowveld or border regions such as Limpopo and Mpumalanga. However, recent developments show why that perception may be putting Gauteng residents

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Why is everyone sick right now? How to protect yourself before winter peaks

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If it feels like everyone around you is coughing, sneezing or battling the same stubborn flu – you are not imagining it. As temperatures begin to drop across South Africa, respiratory illnesses start to circulate more widely, with workplaces, schools and households across the country quickly feeling the impact. “While many people think of flu

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South Africans are stressed out: The hidden health impact of a strained economy

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South Africans are living through another cycle of sustained economic pressure as rising fuel costs continue to filter through the economy, pushing up the price of transport, food and household goods. At the same time, broader global uncertainty and ongoing geopolitical tensions are adding further worry and dread to an already financially stressful landscape for

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Living longer isn’t enough – it’s time to live better

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Good news: South Africans are living longer. According to Statistics South Africa’s 2025 Mid-Year Population Estimates, life expectancy has climbed to 64 years for men and 69.6 years for women. This marks a remarkable recovery from the devastating lows of the early 2000s, when the HIV epidemic cut lives tragically short. Expanded access to antiretroviral

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What your medical aid should be doing for you while travelling this Easter

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With the Easter long weekend just around the corner, many South Africans are gearing up for family getaways, road trips and well-earned breaks. While flights, accommodation, admin and packing tend to dominate the planning process, the one thing many people forget to plan for is what to do if they get sick or injured while

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The silent risk of ignoring your health: Why annual screenings matter in 2026

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Between the demands of work, taking care of a family and perhaps even trying to fit in some semblance of social enjoyment, maintaining your own and your loved ones’ long-term health and wellbeing can become less of a priority. You may even wait until a problem arises to get health concerns checked. For those in

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