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The gift of sound

‘The thing about hearing loss is that no one can see it.’

World Hearing Day on March 3, 2023, highlighted the importance of integrating ear and hearing care, within primary healthcare care.

Hearing loss is more common than we think - up to 19% of South African school children suffer from varying degrees of hearing difficulty. Hearing is the foundation for speech and language development as well as learning and communication. The long-term impact of losing one of the key senses, has a major impact on the quality of life.

Navigating entrepreneurship: the crucial role of mental resilience

For entrepreneurs with a natural drive to work autonomously, build a dream and make a meaningful contribution towards the economic development of their communities and country, nothing is more rewarding than launching and running a successful business. However, while the achievement of these ambitions is often spoken about in a positive light, there are several significant downsides. The demands of owning a small business can take an incredible toll on your mental health, which is why prioritising your wellbeing as an entrepreneur is vital in achieving long-term success.

Movember – it’s not just about prostate health

November or Movember is traditionally when men around the world grow a moustache to raise awareness and funds for men's health - specifically prostate cancer. And, although the campaign is synonymous with prostate cancer, it’s also about testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention.


The clinical team at Bonitas Medical Fund take us through some of the essential health checks and screenings for men. These are tests to check for diseases and health conditions, even before you have any symptoms. By detecting diseases early, they are often easier to treat.

It’s vital for small and medium enterprise owners to put their mental well-being first when times get tough

For many small and medium enterprise (SME) owners, running a business isn't just a job but an integral part of who they are. The boundaries between personal and business life often blur, meaning that the health of their businesses is inextricably tied to their personal, emotional, and mental well-being. This means that the many unique challenges facing these business owners can have a profound impact on their mental health.

Free hearing screening (online) for all

Hearing loss is an under-diagnosed medical condition that significantly impacts the physical and mental health of those who have any degree of hearing difficulty. Disabling hearing loss is being called the ‘invisible epidemic.’ It affects more than three million South Africans and over 1.5 billion people globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that in just two more decades, this number will exceed 2.5 billion. To help create more awareness,
Bonitas Medical Fund is offering free online hearing screening for all South Africans.

One of the biggest concerns associated with hearing loss when it is not treated properly is the long-term impact it has on the quality of life. Prevention and early detection are important, after all, hearing is the foundation for speech and language development, as well as learning and communication.

The gift of hearing

‘Blindness cuts us off from things but deafness cuts us off from people’ [Helen Keller]

Hearing loss is more common than we think, up to 19% of South African school children suffer from varying degrees of hearing difficulties.  Hearing is the foundation for speech and language development as well as learning and communication.  The long-term impact of losing one of the key senses has a major impact on the quality of life.

Early detection and treatment is vital and it’s important to conduct hearing tests throughout a child’s schooling. However, the reality is that many learners have limited or no access to audiological screening and treatment. To address this important health issue and close the gap on hearing impediments, Bonitas Medical Fund has partnered with humanitarian aid organisation, Gift of the Givers, on a project that will initially screen around 15 860 learners during 2023.

Sleep: an unexpected competitive advantage

As a small business owner, you likely know the drill – late nights, early mornings, and never quite enough hours in the day. Sacrificing sleep often seems the only solution when faced with mounting tasks and looming deadlines. You're not alone, your team probably does the same. However, what if we told you that this approach was affecting your business's productivity and bottom line?

The 'hustle culture' tends to undervalue sleep, but in reality, it's the secret sauce of top performance, innovation, and efficiency – elements that small businesses need to thrive.

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