Mediclinic Southern Africa

17/10/2025

In moments of trauma, every second and action counts. Mediclinic and ER24 unite to save lives by combining expertise, compassion, and seamless care from the scene to the hospital.

16/10/2025

For World Spine Day, Dr Delroy Arnolds. an orthopaedic surgeon at Mediclinic Worcester shares three important facts about your spinal health.

15/10/2025

Don’t ignore other signs of breast cancer just because you don’t feel a lump. Dr Chané Paulsen, a gynaecologist at Mediclinic Worcester explains what to look for – and what to expect.

13/10/2025

Mediclinic and ER24 teams across SA were showing their funny and creative hats in support of Footprints 4 Sam raising awareness and funds for paediatric palliative care (CPC). By focusing on holistic care, we can ensure patients receive an improved patient experience, better pain management and enhanced care.

13/10/2025

Antidepressants help restore normal brain function while lifting the heavy blanket of depression, says a Mediclinc expert. Learn why you should not refer to them as “happy pills”. Click on link in the comments. 💊

The term "happy pills" trivialises both antidepressants and the serious conditions they treat.

10/10/2025

Feeling drained, stressed, or constantly low? It’s easy to confuse burnout with depression — but they’re not the same thing. Burnout often comes from work-related stress, while depression runs deeper and impacts every part of life. On World Mental Health Day, we learn when to reach out. Link in the comments.

In today’s fast-paced world, the line between burnout and depression is becoming increasingly blurred.

08/10/2025

High blood pressure (hypertension) makes your heart work harder and can damage arteries, reducing blood flow and oxygen to your heart. Check your knowledge and find out what a normal blood pressure reading should be. A Mediclinic expert shares more. ❤️

06/10/2025

Don’t make the mistake of thinking heart disease only affects old people. Uncontrolled medical conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes can damage the hardest working muscle in your body at any age. A Mediclinic expert explains more.

03/10/2025

Do you find yourself sneezing or wheezing more in spring? A high pollen count, thunderstorms and household allergens could be to blame. Find out how to manage your asthma triggers in our latest article. See the link in the comments. 🌸

Spring can be tough on your asthma, but it doesn't have to be. Find out how this season could affect your asthma and what you can do to stay in control of your symptoms.

01/10/2025

Mediclinic is proud to be changing lives, one clinic at a time. Through our partnership with Unjani Clinics, over 25,000 people have already received care at 23 community clinics and Health Pods. 🆘 Led by dedicated women nurses, these clinics bring affordable care closer to home while creating jobs and easing pressure on public hospitals. Read more with the link in the comments. 🫶

Mediclinic Southern Africa’s long-standing partnership with Unjani Clinics continues to demonstrate the power of meaningful collaboration in expanding access to affordable, quality primary healthcare.

30/09/2025

“As soon as you start experiencing symptoms of a heart attack, you should go to your closest emergency centre,” advises Mediclinic emergency physician Dr Ryan O’Meara. Click on the link in comments to find out what happens when you arrive.

Expert input from a Mediclinic specialist about the clinical care process at emergency centres when you’ve had a heart attack.