Mediclinic Cape Town

18/07/2025

Understanding the distinction between normal forgetfulness and the early signs of dementia can give you peace of mind or encourage you to seek a medical opinion. 😵‍💫 More with the link in the comments. 🧠

16/07/2025

“Many patients take medication for years for electrical heart conditions that could actually be cured," says Dr Viwe Mtwesi, an electrophysiologist at Mediclinic Heart Hospital. Click the link in the comments for more. ❤️

As an electrophysiologist, Dr Viwe Mtwesi treats electrical heart conditions, including arrythmias. She is now bringing her expertise to Mediclinic Heart Hospital.

14/07/2025

Did you know your blood types might make you more prone to a certain disease? Book an appointment with the link in the comments. 🩺 💪

11/07/2025

Considering the financial, emotional, and mental toll sleep deprivation takes on the individual, getting enough sleep in 2025 is a goal worth pursuing. Dr Irshaad Ebrahim explains why a good night’s sleep is more important than ever. Read more with the link in the comments. 🥱😴

Ignoring our sleep problems has become the norm for many within our society. According to recent data published

10/07/2025

Early detection of disease can save your life. Make an appointment with the link in comments.

09/07/2025

Think your boep is just “extra padding”? Think again! That belly fat could be silently putting your health at risk. Find out why with the link in the comments.

The link between abdominal fat – particularly visceral fat – and type 2 diabetes.

07/07/2025

Testicular cancer can be caught early if you do a monthly self-check. We show you how. Make an appointment here with the link in the comments.🫵

04/07/2025

Lighten or darken – either way, your skin deserves better. From bleaching creams to tanning beds, unsafe trends are putting your health at risk. Dr Dilshaad Asmal unpacks the dangers – and the safer alternatives. See the link the comments for more.

In a world where beauty standards are often defined by social media trends and celebrity endorsements, the colour of your skin can sometimes feel like a determinant of self-esteem and confidence

01/07/2025

We welcome Braam Joubert as the new CEO for Mediclinic Southern Africa as of 1 July 2025. Braam has served as the division's Chief Financial Officer since 2008 and is recognised as an empowering leader who facilitates growth. We look forward to his leadership and the wealth of experience he will bring to this role.

30/06/2025

Parents dealing with mental health problems should explain their struggles to their children in an appropriate way, says a Mediclinic psychologist. Link in comments.

27/06/2025

Bed wetting isn’t bad behaviour – it’s biology. Dr Andrew Ferreirinha unpacks what’s really behind this common childhood condition with the link in comments.

Bed wetting is one of the most common, yet least talked-about, childhood conditions. For many families, it’s a quiet source of stress, shame and frustration

26/06/2025

Once seen mainly as a party drug, ketamine has been used in low doses to support people facing serious mental health challenges. Link in comments where a Mediclinic expert weighs in.

Ketamine is now a promising treatment for depression.