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EXTRA SUPPORT FOR ADVANCED CANCER PATIENTS THROUGH MEDICAL SCHEME INNOVATION

AfroCentric Group subsidiary Medscheme's partnership with value-based care provider, Alignd, is transforming advanced cancer care delivery and enhancing patients' experience.

AFROCENTRIC GROUP PARTNERS WITH EKURHULENI - BASED CLINIC TO RAISE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Johannesburg – SA's largest JSE-listed and black-owned healthcare group,AfroCentric, is for the fifth year the main sponsor of Eluthandweni Maternity Health Services' Breast Cancer Awareness Day, which takes place on Sunday, October 16, in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni.

SANLAM SUBMITS OFFER TO ACQUIRE CONTROLLING STAKE IN AFROCENTRIC GROUP

Johannesburg – The AfroCentric Group announced today that Sanlam Limited has submitted an offer to acquire a controlling stake in the healthcare company.

PARENTS CAN PLAY A MEANINGFUL ROLE IN THEIR CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH

In South Africa and across the world, a spotlight has been shone on mental health. Although the mental health epidemic in South Africa is affecting people of all ages, it is perhaps our children who are suffering in silence the most. A recent Unicef report found that 65% of young people with mental health-related issues do not seek help.

AFROCENTRIC ANNUAL RESULTS REFLECT A COMMITMENT TO CONSUMERS AMID CHALLENGING CONDITIONS

Off the back of a challenging operating environment and economic uncertainty, AfroCentric has released its annual results for the period ending 30 June 2022.

MANAGE THE COSTS OF YOUR MEDICAL AID TO MAKE THE BEST OF YOUR COVERAGE

Dr Mike Marshall, executive manager: research and product development at the AfroCentric Group, offers five critical tips to help South Africans make the most of their medical aid.

IT IS TIME TO CONFRONT THE MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES FACED BY MEN

Education, acceptance, and engagement – AfroCentric Executive Manager for Research and Product Development Dr Mike Marshall provides three crucial steps to help destigmatise men's mental health issues

AFROCENTRIC AMPS UP MEMBER AND WELLNESS ENGAGEMENT TO CREATE A HEALTHIER SOUTH AFRICA

Using advanced technology and behavioural science, SA's most diversified, majority black-owned health group listed on the JSE has a plan to improve the quality of health for South Africans – at no monthly subscription cost to members

AFROCENTRIC GROUP APPOINTS AVSHARN BACHOO AS GROUP TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR

Johannesburg – South Africa's most diversified, black-owned health group, AfroCentric, is delighted to announce the appointment of Avsharn Bachoo as Group Technology Director, effective from 1 May 2022.

AFROCENTRIC CALLS ON SOUTH AFRICANS TO GET VACCINATED AGAINST FLU, COVID-19

Johannesburg - South Africans should prepare for the fast-approaching winter season by ensuring they get vaccinated against both flu and COVID-19, the AfroCentric Group said as it marked the start of World Immunisation Week.

AFROCENTRIC EARNINGS REMAIN STEADFAST IN THE FACE OF CHALLENGING ECONOMIC AND HEALTHCARE LANDSCAPES

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THREE WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM COVID-19 DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON

Johannesburg, 21 December 2021 — Many South Africans are already enjoying the festive season, which has been made clearly evident by photos of Durban beaches already packed with holidaymakers. Although we should continue to enjoy the festive season, General Manager for Medical Advisory and Health Policy at the AfroCentric Group Dr Samukeliso Dube says: "We cannot lose sight of the fact that we are in a fourth wave driven by a variant that is highly transmissible."

AFROCENTRIC EXPECTS 'WAVE OF THE UNVACCINATED' AMID UPTICK IN COVID-19 INFECTIONS

Johannesburg — Continued vaccine hesitancy in South Africa, along with excessive complacency among those who have been vaccinated, is likely to be a key driver of the fourth wave of infections, the AfroCentric Group said today, with Group Chief Executive Officer Ahmed Banderker saying it is likely to be "a wave of the unvaccinated".

AFROCENTRIC’S PHARMA CLUSTER BOOSTS GROUP REVENUE AS INTEGRATION STRATEGY YIELDS POSITIVE RESULTS

Group declares 17c final gross dividend for investors

AFROCENTRIC TECHNOLOGIES CEO SELLO MMAKAU WINS GLOBAL HEALTH AWARD

JOHANNESBURG, 25 AUGUST 2021 – The AfroCentric Group is delighted to announce that AfroCentric Group Chief Information Officer and CEO of AfroCentric Technologies Sello Mmakau has been named a winner in the CEO Today Healthcare Awards for 2021.

A RACE AGAINST THE CLOCK TO VACCINATE SOUTH AFRICA'S POLICE FORCE

Johannesburg, 5 July 2021 — Can 180,000 policemen and women get vaccinated before the 1 August? This is the mission of police force medical scheme Polmed, which provides health insurance to 80% of South Africa’s police force.

AFROCENTRIC GROUP DATA CONFIRMS THIRD COVID-19 WAVE

Surge in Covid-19 admissions seen in the Northern Cape, the North West, the Free State and Gauteng

LISTED HEALTHCARE GROUP TO FOCUS ON VACCINE & NURSES' NEEDS AS POSSIBLE THIRD WAVE APPROACHES

• JSE-listed AfroCentric Group has used its pull in the healthcare value chain to import 10,000 medical grade masks for DENOSA, handed over at an event today
• Group has received permission to operate multiple vaccination sites around South Africa, and gave media a first-hand view of their Roodepoort site today

AFROCENTRIC GROUP READY FOR STAGE 2 OF THE VACCINE ROLLOUT – STARTING WITH MEMBERS OVER 60

Johannesburg, 20 May 2021 — AfroCentric Group has announced that they are ready to support efforts to roll out vaccines to its medical scheme members aged 60 and the remaining healthcare professionals left over from phase 1.

OPINION ARTICLE – AFROCENTRIC ON COVID-19 VACCINES EDUCATIONAL DRIVE

We need to vaccinate the mind before we vaccinate the body

WAIT TWO WEEKS BETWEEN YOUR COVID-19 AND FLU VACCINES, CAUTIONS AFROCENTRIC

If you are in a high risk group and qualify for prioritisation, make sure you get both vaccinations, says one of SA's largest healthcare groups

AFROCENTRIC’S HEALTHY EARNINGS: ROBUST STRATEGY BEARING FRUIT

Johannesburg, 9 March 2021 — AfroCentric Group (JSE:ACT), an investment holdings company that owns and operates a diverse range of health-related enterprises, today announced a robust set of interim earnings for the six months ended 31 December 2020.

THREE KEY WAYS THE LATEST BUDGET SPEECH IMPACTS HEALTHCARE IN SA

Ahmed Banderker, CEO of AfroCentric Group, comments on yesterday's Budget Speech

AFROCENTRIC PARTNERS WITH NAVOMIX HEALTH TO ROLL OUT COVID-19 RAPID TESTING AT SOUTH AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS

Rapid testing stations at OR Tambo and Cape Town International Airports now opened

AFROCENTRIC READIES ITSELF FOR VACCINE ROLL-OUT

South Africa's largest black-owned and diversified health solutions business, AfroCentric is proud to keep the frontline strong and vaccinated in the fight against COVID-19.

MEDSCHEME’S FIRST WAVE HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS DATA SETS EXPECTATIONS FOR HOW THE SECOND WAVE WILL SPREAD ACROSS SA

MEDSCHEME'S FIRST WAVE HOSPITAL ADMISSIONS DATA SETS EXPECTATIONS FOR HOW THE SECOND WAVE WILL SPREAD ACROSS SA

MEDSCHEME SETS UP NETWORK AIMED TO REDUCE COSTS OF CATARACT PROCEDURES

Medscheme, a subsidiary of JSE listed health company AfroCentric Group, are set to introduce a network structure aimed at reducing costs for cataract operations. The network will allow for a global fee model and assured quality of service for members of medical schemes.

BEHAVIOURAL CHANGE COMMUNICATION STRATEGY FOR COVID-19

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MEDSCHEME READY TO DEAL WITH DELUGE OF COVID-19 ADMISSIONS

JOHANNESBURG, 16 July 2020 – As the number of confirmed coronavirus cases rises every day in South Africa, Medscheme – the largest health risk management services provider – has assured members of the schemes that it administers, that it is collaborating with all private hospital groups to make sure that those positively diagnosed with Covid-19 will get adequate medical attention and their hospitalisation will be covered. At the moment there is sufficient capacity.

WE CAN BEAT COVID-19 BY OUTSMARTING OUR OLD HABITS AND FORMING NEW AND DIFFERENT ONES

Tragic events shape people and nations. Communities and nations are changed by events. Covid-19 is changing our destiny, and the destiny of nations and communities forever, writes Anna Mokgokong.

OPINION: IS COVID-19 A GOOD TEST FOR PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AND THE FUTURE OF NHI?

There is a saying that one should never let a crisis go to waste. At the end of the pandemic, we need to look at the learnings of all countries and apply them in the context of NHI, writes Ahmed Banderker.

LESSONS ON SELF-RELIANCE

To ride out any storm effectively, one should be self-reliant and resilient. That means one has to anticipate problems and have possible solutions ready.

LESSON ON SELF-RELIANCE

LEADERSHIP ON DISPLAY

OPINION: CORONAVIRUS CALLS ON US TO FIND NEW WAYS OF DOING BUSINESS AT HOME AND ABROAD

We should continue the health education of promoting safer behaviours - hand washing, disinfection, masks, ventilation, and avoidance of risky contact and measures to strengthen our immune system, writes Anna Mokgokong 

LET US COMMIT TO TACKLING THE SCOURGE OF MENTAL HEALTH IN 2020

By Dr Lungi Nyathi

They are popular bright youngsters with everything to live for.  But behind the facade, some of our children live their lives with a sense of emptiness and self-loathing.

AFROCENTRIC GROUP AQUIRES DENTAL BENEFIT MANAGEMENT COMPANY DENIS GROUP

JOHANNESBURG, December 12, 2019 - AfroCentric Group, South Africa’s largest health administration and medical risk management solutions provider, has acquired the dental benefit management company, Dental Information Systems Holdings Proprietary Limited (DENIS Group).

MEDSCHEME WINS INTERNATIONAL AWARD

Medscheme, supported by AfroCentric Technology, has won an international award at the 2019 FICO World Decisions Conference for Decision Management Innovation, at an event held in New York.

AFROCENTRIC GROUP DONATES A VEHICLE TO HELP HOSPITAL SCHOOL CHILDREN

AfroCentric Group donated a vehicle to support the staff of the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Hospital School. The vehicle will provide much needed transportation for the children and teachers of the school.

AFROCENTRIC GROUP WELCOMES DEBATE SPARKED BY HMI FINAL REPORT

JOHANNESBURG, Sept 30, 2019 – AfroCentric Group, South Africa’s largest health administration and medical risk management solutions provider, has welcomed the release of the Competition Commission’s final Health Market Inquiry (HMI) report, its findings and recommendations.  Amongst others, the report outlines some key issues relating to the over-utilisation of health services and facilities.

AFROCENTRIC REMAINS RESOLUTE ON ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE

Johannesburg, 16 September 2019 – Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) listed healthcare entity, AfroCentric Group, recorded a 25.7% increase in total revenue for the financial year which ended June 2019. Profit after tax was flat for the period and reflects the increase in gearing and amortization in the group. The results were driven by a strong performance of the Group’s healthcare retail businesses, which saw a 90.6% increase in operating profit. The Group also declared a final dividend of 17 cents per ordinary share for this period

AFROCENTRIC GROUP CALLS FOR A CALM, COGENT, PHASED INTRODUCTION OF NHI

JOHANNESBURG, August 23, 2019 – South Africa’s largest health administration and medical risk management solutions provider, AfroCentric Group, said while it supported affordable health care for all, the National Health Insurance (NHI) bill was still vague and implementation details, particularly funding were still uncertain.

RIGHT OF REPLY

Fraudulent activities, waste and abuse have forced the industry to be vigilant By Lungi Nyathi

LET'S CARRY MAXEKE'S LEGACY BY WALKING IN HER FOOTSTEPS

More than 140 years after her birth and 80  years after her death, Charlotte Maxeke’s legacy, pioneering and trendsetting  spirit and torchbearer status, are still being felt across the Rainbow Nation.

A LOVING HOME FOR EVERY CHILD

A loving home for every child SOS Children's Villages Namibia's core business remains the safety and well-being of vulnerable children.

THE DOC WHO WORKED 491 HOURS A DAY, AND OTHER TALES OF HEALTHCARE FRAUD

Medscheme healthcare forensics practitioner took this photo of a surgery, which was claiming R1m for medication despite the fact that the 'surgery' was not operating. Medical practitioners heard astonishing stories of fake medical aid claims at a summit discussing fraud in the industry, which started in Johannesburg on Thursday. Paul Midlane, general manager of healthcare forensics at Medscheme, listed several case studies, including a doctor claiming to work for 491 hours a day. Other examples included a medication claim for R1m from a surgery operating from a derelict building, a cardiologist who performed 856 angiograms out of 1,748 patients in one year (amounting to a R10m claim); an orthopaedic surgeon who got R1.6m for a claim that normally costs R5,182 and a biopsy that cost R44,800 when it should cost R1,450.

ALLEGATIONS ARE INCORRECT AND NOT FACTUAL – FUNDS RECOVERED BENEFIT YOU THE MEMBER…

There have been social media posts about billing of customers recently, these statements are inaccurate and not factual.

AFROCENTRIC’S VAN BUUREN RETIRES, TO BE SUCCEEDED BY SANLAM’S BANDERKER

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 13, 2019 - Antoine van Buuren, the Chief Executive Officer of AfroCentric Group, the provider of administration and risk management services to the health-care industry, will retire at the end of March, the company said on Wednesday.

ESWATINI NATIONAL PROVIDENT FUND (ENPF), FORMERLY SNPF, HAS ACQUIRED A 25 PER CENT STAKE IN MEDSCHEME ESWATINI.

ESWATINI National Provident Fund (ENPF), formerly SNPF, has acquired a 25 per cent stake in Medscheme Eswatini.

HEALING IS MADE EASIER

HEALTH Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and AfroCentric Group chairwoman Anna Mokgokong opened a new chronic medication distribution centre yesterday.

MEDSCHEME RECOVERS MILLIONS IN HEALTHCARE FRAUD, WASTE

JOHANNESBURG - Medscheme, South Africa’s largest manager of medical schemes, has recovered over R107 milllion claimed fraudulently and through waste or abuse and more than R300 million in reduced claims through forensic interventions, the company said on Sunday.

RESIGNATION OF MEDSCHEME HOLDINGS CEO AND APPOINTMENT OF NEW CEO

Johannesburg (17 January 2018) – AfroCentric Group announces the resignation of Mr Kevin Aron, the CEO of AfroCentric Group subsidiary, Medscheme.