{"id":3174,"date":"2023-06-12T07:52:15","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T05:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/?page_id=3174"},"modified":"2023-06-28T13:22:30","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T11:22:30","slug":"3174-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/3174-2","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"

OUR CEO<\/h4><\/div>
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Keeping momentum and looking ahead\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>
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I hope this message finds you all in good health and high spirits as we reach the midpoint of...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\n\n

ED'S LETTER<\/h4><\/div>
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\r\n ED's Letter<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Ed\u2019s letter<\/a><\/h2>
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I hope this message finds you bundled up, warm and cosy. With the temperatures getting colder, it’s the perfect...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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OUR BUSINESS<\/h4><\/div>
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\r\n Our Business<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

The importance of integrated chronic care<\/a><\/h2>
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With so many deaths being attributed to chronic illnesses, managing these diseases more effectively can go a long way...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Business<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Focus on palliative care<\/a><\/h2>
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Themed \u201cPalliative Care is Everyone\u2019s Business\u201d and attended by stakeholders from the public and private sector as well as...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Business<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Recognising our top achievers<\/a><\/h2>
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We\u2019ve introduced a new way of paying tribute to those in the Group whose performance has been outstanding. It\u2019s...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Business<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

The power of one, for the good of millions<\/a><\/h2>
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In May, delegates from the AfroCentric Group took part in the 22nd annual Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) Conference...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Business<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Palliative care places patients at the centre<\/a><\/h2>
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For many, there comes a time when life-limiting illnesses mean crucial healthcare decisions must be made. While some turn...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Business<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Colouring outside the lines<\/a><\/h2>
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The Branch Network Team leaders were recently treated to a fun, insightful and entertaining Team Leader Conference at the...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Business<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Ensuring equality throughout the Group\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>
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Voting for the Employment Equity Forum has concluded, and the representatives have been chosen. We expect great things from...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Business<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

A commitment with real meaning<\/a><\/h2>
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The Forensics department held its own solemn commitment ceremony in Block D in March. It\u2019s all about going the...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\n\n

OUR SUBSIDIARIES<\/h4><\/div>
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\r\n Our Subsidiaries<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

An incredible Expo<\/a><\/h2>
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It was an epic six-week journey filled with amazing content delivered through seven main sessions. The Expo was a...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Subsidiaries<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Strengthening the way we navigate change<\/a><\/h2>
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This is how Medscheme is delivering resilience training, the impact it has had, and the lessons we have already...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Subsidiaries<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Medscheme Expo creates connection<\/a><\/h2>
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Medscheme hosted an on-site and virtual Expo experience in Roodepoort and the Boulevard, with virtual connect experiences for all...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Subsidiaries<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Bridging the divide between scheme and provider<\/a><\/h2>
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The Healthcare Providers Strategic Unit (HPSU) is doing essential work in enhancing the interaction between providers and scheme administrators....<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Subsidiaries<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Whistleblowing in focus at AECI Wellness Day<\/a><\/h2>
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The Forensics team received a warm welcome from AECI members in Modderfontein in March. During AECI\u2019s Wellness Day in...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>

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OUR PEOPLE<\/h4><\/div>
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\r\n Our People<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Data-driven: Ncumisa leads the way\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>
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Ncumisa Hlapo, Senior Manager: Reporting at Medscheme, has been selected as a 2023 TechWomen Emerging Leader and will participate...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our People<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

A big welcome to our most recent joiners<\/a><\/h2>
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Get to know some of your new colleagues a little bit better. Zokhanyo Kalashe, Service Specialist: HCAS, Durban What...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our People<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Making learning a priority\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>
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Renado Campbell, Lead: Health Administration Training, has just completed his MBA, an incredible accomplishment that will propel his career...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our People<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

A very big welcome!<\/a><\/h2>
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These are the new starters for April, May and June. We welcome you to the AfroCentric family and wish...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our People<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Time to celebrate!<\/a><\/h2>
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The Benefit Review Department has started a birthday initiative this year \u2013 because they believe that every birthday is...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our People<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Finding new opportunities<\/a><\/h2>
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The Clinical Risk Specialist team enjoyed a lunch at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town recently to wish Christine...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div>

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OUR KNOWLEDGE CENTRE<\/h4><\/div>
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\r\n Our Knowledge Centre<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Unleash your influence<\/a><\/h2>
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We want to help you develop the necessary skills to become influential within our business.   The recently launched...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Knowledge Centre<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Educating members: do we have their attention?<\/a><\/h2>
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Two of our colleagues \u2013 Vukosi Sambo, Executive Head of Data Insights at AfroCentric, and Andrew Wright, Head of...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Knowledge Centre<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Have you completed the Employee Travel Survey?<\/a><\/h2>
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The travel survey is essential for us to keep track of our annual carbon footprint, enabling us to implement...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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OUR INNOVATION<\/h4><\/div>
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\r\n Our Innovation<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Fedhealth evolutionises healthcare with genetic testing<\/a><\/h2>
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Fedhealth Medical Scheme is partnering with medical biotech company Intelligene to provide genetic testing, adding a groundbreaking new dimension...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Innovation<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

New app well received<\/a><\/h2>
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The recently launched Bonitas Member App is proving to be popular, because it makes managing your medical aid so...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\n\n

OUR LIFESTYLE<\/h4><\/div>
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\r\n Our Lifestyle<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Keep well this winter<\/a><\/h2>
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As the chilly winter season has set in, it’s important to take proactive measures to keep warm and stay...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Lifestyle<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Let\u2019s say no to polystyrene<\/a><\/h2>
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While on the surface polystyrene may have some redeeming qualities, the devastation it wreaks on the health of humans,...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Lifestyle<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Ease the loadshedding burden<\/a><\/h2>
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The electricity supply is possibly going to be erratic for the next few years at least. Instead of being...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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OUR WELLNESS<\/h4><\/div>
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\r\n Our Wellness<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Getting financially fit\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>
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In response to the prevalent challenge of lack of financial health among employees, the AfroCentric Employee Wellbeing team relaunched...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Wellness<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Bringing virtual technologies to the fore<\/a><\/h2>
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One of the positive things Covid-19 instigated was the crucial role that new technologies can play in the future...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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\r\n Our Wellness<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

What you need to know about cholera<\/a><\/h2>
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The recent cases of cholera in some areas of South Africa have caused concern. It\u2019s a serious disease that...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\n\n

OUR PROJECTS<\/h4><\/div>
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\r\n Our Projects<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Project Online: go with the workflow<\/a><\/h2>
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AfroCentric has embarked on a transformation, part of which is digitalisation and ensuring the free flow of timely communication....<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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OUR CSI<\/h4><\/div>
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\r\n Our CSI<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

Slipper Day a triumph!<\/a><\/h2>
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The Wellness and CSI teams trust that everyone enjoyed the Slipper Day event, and they would like to thank...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n\n\n

FUN STUFF<\/h4><\/div>
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\r\n Fun Stuff<\/a><\/span>\r\n <\/div><\/div>

What season suits you best?<\/a><\/h2>
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Are you a winter or a summer person? Take our fun quiz to find out! Share your result with...<\/p>\r\n <\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

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