{"id":5494,"date":"2024-03-20T17:54:13","date_gmt":"2024-03-20T15:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/?p=5494"},"modified":"2024-03-25T08:24:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T06:24:14","slug":"a-whirlwind-start-to-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newmediacreative.co.za\/afrocentric\/archives\/5494","title":{"rendered":"A whirlwind start to 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5494\" class=\"elementor elementor-5494\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34a34e86 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"34a34e86\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b72b9c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b72b9c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Welcome to the first issue of AfroScenes for 2024! There has been a whirlwind of activities and events to report back on. From observing local and international health days, to our own excellence awards and recognising special partners.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Let\u2019s get into some more.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44b5805 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44b5805\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A key focus for the business this year is servicing our customers with excellence and the only way to do so, is if we are motivated and inspired! I hope this edition of AfroScenes achieves just that, as our commitment is instrumental to building our future. \u00a0<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>As a leader in the healthcare sector, we always strive to observe health days which draw attention to a specific health topics of concern to people all over the world or even locally. In this edition we pay attention to cancer, obesity, tuberculosis, pregnancy and bipolar disorder, to name a few. More of this awaits you in \u201cOur Health Matters\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>In the Our Wellness section we focus on mental wellbeing and the various programmes offered by our Wellness Team.<\/p>\n<p>On 8 March we celebrated International Women\u2019s Day, themed #InspireInclusion. You can read more about our tribute to Africa\u2019s women, human rights and how you can help a colleague who has reduced mobility in the Our People section.<\/p>\n<p>Also in the Our People section, we honour one of our own, Muleki Nedzamba, Clerk: Claims Assessor at Polmed. Muleki is the true embodiment of how our people live our values. Be sure to send us your nominations for a colleague who inspires you, and whom you\u2019d like to honour and celebrate.<\/p>\n<p>As the cold weather slowly starts creeping in and we head into autumn \u2013 and the flu season takes hold \u2013 let\u2019s remember to prioritise your health and wellness. Embrace the autumnal vibes with ideal health essentials from Pharmacy Direct \u2013 from immune-boosting vitamins to stay strong, to allergy relief for those sniffles.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your contributions. 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