Every four years, we celebrate a special event—the Leap Year. It’s that extra day in our calendar, a reminder that some things only come around once in a while. Have you ever considered that your health needs and your medical aid should also be reevaluated and refreshed every four years, just like Leap Year? In […]
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We get it; going to the doctor might not be on your list of favourite activities. After all, who wants to spend their precious time in a waiting room when you’re feeling perfectly fine? But here’s the deal, maintaining your well-being is a bit like maintaining your car – regular check-ins can prevent major breakdowns
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As a society, we stand at the crossroads of an attention paradox. Never before have we had such unfettered access to information, yet the currency of our concentration is in short supply. The question I often ponder is: In an age where distractions are dressed as urgencies, how do we pay attention in a digital
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This RMA blog post addresses the necessary protocols that you as an RMA member will have to consider, should you need to be tested for Covid-19. At Renaissance Medical Aid Fund, we are aware that the Covid-19 pandemic is a growing concern for many, and that the possibility of becoming infected may have you worried
This blog covers everything you need to know about the Pulse Oximeter device! As a Renaissance Medical Aid Fund member, if you get infected with Covid-19, you will receive a Pulse Oximeter. However, please note that these units will be on loan to you and are subject to availability. At RMA, we are aware that
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A Hepatitis E virus (HEV) epidemic was declared to have started in Namibia on 14 December 2017. It started in informal settlements in Windhoek and has since spread to all 14 regions. Recently, the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), the Embassy of Japan, and the World Health Organization (WHO) have renewed efforts to
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The impact of Covid-19 has heavily impacted one of the most meaningful times in a person’s life – the joy of pregnancy and birth. With movement and visitation restrictions in place, expecting families have had to adjust their expectations of what this journey should be. It has become a much more solitary one, with grandparents,
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COVID-19 has taken up so much press coverage that we may have forgotten about flu season. More than ever, we have to be vigilant and take all necessary precautions. What is going on with the flu this year? What is influenza? It is an infectious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus. Not everyone that
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The world is in uproar: COVID-19 has hit all over the globe. The disease has spread from China to the whole world in a matter of months. No matter how hard one tries, you cannot shy away from the reality of the situation. Luckily, partly due to swift government action, Namibia’s numbers have stayed very
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