by Hereford Group | Apr 29, 2025 | Healthcare
Lung cancer is among the deadliest forms of cancer in South Africa—and tobacco use is the leading cause. On World No Tobacco Day, we take a closer look at the connection between smoking, lung cancer, and the critical role Dread Disease Cover plays in financial...
by Hereford Group | Apr 29, 2025 | Healthcare
Strokes remain one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide—and South Africa is no exception. As hypertension (high blood pressure) continues to rise, especially among working-age adults, the financial and emotional toll of a stroke can be devastating....
by Hereford Group | Feb 18, 2025 | Healthcare
Chronic illnesses, particularly kidney disease, are on the rise in South Africa. The financial burden of medical treatment, dialysis, and lifestyle adjustments can be overwhelming, making Dread Disease Cover an essential safety net for individuals and families....
by Hereford Group | Sep 26, 2024 | Healthcare
This is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time that campaigns make us more aware of the cancer that has claimed the lives of many, yet with regular check-ups and the correct testing can often be prevented or at least minimised. We have written extensively on this and...
by Hereford Group | Sep 26, 2024 | Healthcare
Right at this time of the year, many of us are making decisions about our Medical Aid for next year. We all know that good medical coverage is expensive so assessing what Medical Aid is best for you is important but why have Medical Aid at all? We all need medical...
by Hereford Group | Aug 22, 2024 | Healthcare
This is heart awareness month, so we are reminded that the health of our heart, the most important organ in the body, is crucial. Just as we need to be aware of heart health, however, we also need to accept that should we become critically ill with a heart issue we...
