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The SIMS blog features articles relevant to the medical community and topics range from important medical insurance information to health tips.

Dr Portia Mosadi obstetrician and gynaecologist
October 23, 2026
How to check your breasts at home
Paediatrician Dr Sihle Sibiya
October 9, 2026
A practical guide to the milestones of early childhood development
Mental health support
October 6, 2026
As South Africa observes Mental Health Awareness Month this October, we celebrate the advancements in our understanding of mental health conditions.
Too much screen time can harm creativity and effectiveness
September 29, 2026
Occupational therapists Rebecca Hurst and Claudia van Blerk examine what drives South Africa's high screen time and when it becomes unhealthy.
 Dr Sanju Sobnach and his team  removes steel rod passing through Theunis du Plessis's chest
By trauma surgery • September 21, 2026
A workplace accident left assistant mechanic Theunis du Plessis with a steel reinforcing rod passing through his chest, entering under his arm and exiting through his opposite shoulder. Dr Sanju Sobnach and his team faced an extraordinary trauma case.
Raising awareness about Lymphoma on World Lymphoma Day 2026
September 14, 2026
15 September marks World Lymphoma Awareness Day, and CANSA is joining the global call to ensure that no person affected by lymphoma has to navigate their diagnosis, treatment, and recovery alone.
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