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smartQare and Cuviva support Discovery Care at Home programme in South Africa with integrated remote monitoring and care coordination technology

11 May 2026 14:54

European digital health companies smartQare (based in the Netherlands) and Cuviva (based in Sweden) partner with Discovery Health to strengthen the technology foundation of the ‘Discovery Care at Home’ offering. The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to strengthening the infrastructure required to deliver safe, scalable hospital-level care in the home.

Vitality Health International (Africa) changes its name to ⁠⁠Discovery Health - Global Health Solutions

24 February 2026 12:02

Discovery Health has announced that Vitality Health International (Africa), its established employer health insurance business, has rebranded to ⁠⁠Discovery Health - Global Health Solutions. “While our name is changing, our commitment to our clients and to our core purpose remains the same,” explains Emma Knox, CEO of Global Health Solutions at Discovery Health.

Stella - world-leading menopause support app - launches in South Africa, exclusive to Discovery Health Medical Scheme members aged 35 to 70

18 February 2026 11:06

Discovery Health has partnered with UK-based digital health innovator Vira Health to introduce Stella – a globally recognised, clinically validated menopause support app – to South Africa for the first time.

Discovery Health Medical Scheme reports cancer diagnoses rise 3.8% in a year: More cancers are being detected at earlier stages, and Personal Health Pathways is boosting cancer screening rates

2 February 2026 12:11

Disclaimers
This press statement is issued by Discovery Health (Pty) Ltd, registration number 1997/013480/07, an authorised financial services provider and accredited administrator of medical schemes, on behalf of Discovery Health Medical Scheme, registration number 1125, which it administers. Personal Health Pathways is brought to Discovery Health Medical Scheme members by Discovery H

Discovery Health Medical Scheme shares update on new Smart Saver Plan series ahead of January 2026 launch

1 December 2025 14:22

Disclaimers
This press statement is issued by Discovery Health (Pty) Ltd, registration number 1997/013480/07, an authorised financial services provider and accredited administrator of medical schemes, on behalf of Discovery Health Medical Scheme, registration number 1125, which it administers. Personal Health Pathways is brought to Discovery Health Medical Scheme members by Discovery H

Thirteen years of Discovery Health Medical Scheme data show HIV mortality rates almost halved (down 47%) through sustained treatment and globally award-winning care

24 November 2025 13:29

Key messages:
HIV-related mortality among DHMS members has almost halved (down 47%) over 13 years, driven by sustained ART adherence, personalised data-driven care, and the strength of Discovery’s HIV Care Programme. Members living with HIV are living significantly longer, with the average age at death rising by eight years and mortality rates for virally undetect

46% increase in mental health condition prevalence since 2012, among Discovery Health Medical Scheme members

29 October 2025 12:01

Johannesburg, 28 October 2025 – New research reveals a sharp rise in mental-health condition prevalence among Discovery Health Medical Scheme’s (DHMS) members over the past 13 years. In 2024, one in seven DHMS members (15% of the overall Scheme population) registered or claimed for a mental health condition – up from one in ten (10%) in 2012 - equivalent to a 46% increase in prevalence over time.

Sleep gets its rightful place in the health equation; Discovery Vitality launches exclusive ŌURA Ring partnership

7 October 2025 15:54

Discovery partners with ŌURA to make the ŌURA Ring 4 available to clients; and announces the launch of a proprietary Vitality Sleep Score and world-first Vitality Sleep Rewards in 2026 to guide and reward people towards better sleep habits.

Prioritising sleep can reverse health risks and extend life, according to Discovery’s analysis of 47 million sleep records

7 October 2025 15:51

Discovery releases landmark research showing how poor sleep quality and quantity undermine physical and mental health, and safety on the roads - while also showing that better sleep can reverse these risks.

Discovery Health Medical Scheme defers 2026 contribution increases to April and unveils new plans for young families, plus richer day-to-day benefits

30 September 2025 15:22

Discovery Health Medical Scheme has announced a 7.2% weighted average contribution increase for 2026. Notably, 65% of members will experience only a 6.9% increase, while contributions for members on Active Smart plans will remain unchanged (0% increase). In an effort to support affordability, the Scheme will defer all contribution increases to 1 April 2026, leveraging its strong solvency position.

Discovery Health and Parent Sense partner to provide expectant and new parents with app-based, personalised, expert-led support – at no extra cost

23 September 2025 09:40

Access to the Premium edition of the Parent Sense app provides for medically vetted, expert-led, always-on support delivered to Discovery Health Medical Scheme members navigating pregnancy and parenthood.

Vitality Health International partners with Acacia Health Insurance to launch innovative, healthy living reward-based insurance

10 July 2025 09:47

Accra, Ghana, 10 July 2025 – Health insurance provider, Vitality Health International in partnership with leading in-market insurer Acacia Health Insurance, recently hosted an engaging roundtable discussion in Ghana, to highlight the transformative impact of wellness-driven health insurance. Discussions focused on how incentivising healthy behaviour can create a healthier, more productive workforc