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Every August, we pause to honour women for all they carry in our society. But recognition alone is not enough. Real impact is built in the future we make possible. For the women raising families, shaping workplaces and strengthening communities, that future begins...

Self-care has been dressed up as candles, spa days and the occasional splurge. But real self-care is quieter and far more powerful than that. It is the steady practice of regularly checking in with yourself and making choices that build your well-being and resilience....

Is anyone’s health really just their own concern?  When a working adult falls seriously ill, the ripple effects reach everyone around them. A workplace faces immediate challenges with capacity and role replacement. A household struggles to get the support it needs. A...

Winter may be short in South Africa, but if you have asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, or another chronic respiratory condition, it can be the hardest season of the year for you. With cold air, indoor heating, smoke from fires, dust, and a rise in seasonal bugs, it is no...

Why vaccination is the smartest step you can take this April – for yourself, your family, and your workplace. Every year, flu season arrives quietly – then hits all at once. Many people only think about the flu vaccine when symptoms appear, but by the time doctors’...

South Africa carries one of the world’s heaviest TB burdens. According to the World Health Organisation, 249 000 South Africans developed TB in 2024, including around 14 000 drug-resistant cases. For employers in the consumer goods sector, these numbers translate...

The conversation around workplace mental health has shifted from a human resources initiative to a boardroom priority for good reason, with 36% of the South African workforce experiencing excessive daily stress, according to the latest Gallup report. When employees...

You know that sinking feeling when another key team member calls in sick? Production slows. Colleagues scramble to cover shifts. Deadlines slip. Now multiply that across your entire workforce – because chronic health conditions don’t affect just one person at a time. ...

Nearly 70% of South African women and a third of men are now overweight or obese, according to the Government’s 2023-2028 Obesity Strategy*. Whether you are a broker advising clients or an employer managing teams, these statistics translate into real workforce...

Accessing day-to-day care shouldn't mean sacrificing valuable hours. Explore how uConsult™ & uHealthChat™ bring doctors and nurses to CGMS members. As part of our ongoing CGMS Digital Health Series, we continue to highlight the innovative tools available on the...