Mediclinic Southern Africa

05/02/2026

Mediclinic Durbanville performed SA’s first multi-organ robotic surgery, removing a patient’s colon and bladder simultaneously. Read more at the link in the comments.

Two Mediclinic Durbanville surgeons performed SA’s first robotic procedure removing colon and bladder in a patient with multiple cancers.

04/02/2026

High cholesterol? Your Mediclinic doctor can help get your lipid levels under control and protect your arteries. Read more in the comments.

High cholesterol and other lipid abnormalities rarely cause symptoms, making cholesterol screening essential for early detection and long-term heart health.

03/02/2026

Hitting your 40s? Find out what health screening tests you should have to ensure early detection of illness. A Mediclinic physician shares more at the link in the comments.

Staying on top of your routine health screenings in your forties helps you detect issues early, protect long-term wellbeing, and stay healthier as you age

30/01/2026

“Albinism affects the way the world is seen, not the worth of the person seeing it,” says Dr C.F. Kennedy. Read our latest article to learn more.

Learn about the types of albinism and how to safely manage it.

29/01/2026

Not every health scare is an emergency – but when it is, knowing what to do matters. Find out when to seek urgent help at an Emergency Centre and when it’s safe to choose other care options. See the link in the comments.

Understand when to visit a Mediclinic Emergency Centre for chest pain, burns, or injuries – and when home care, bed rest or a simple dressing are enough.

28/01/2026

Dr Aayesha Soni explains how stereo-EEG and neurostimulation are helping patients with drug-resistant epilepsy achieve better outcomes and quality of life. “Neurostimulation may not cure epilepsy, but it can dramatically reduce seizures and improve daily life.” Read the full article in the comments

Discover how stereo-EEG and neurostimulation improve epilepsy treatment. Dr Aayesha Soni at Mediclinic Constantiaberg explains advanced diagnostic and therapy options.

27/01/2026

If cancer runs in your family, your doctor may suggest earlier screening. Read more about the health check-ups to get in your 30s with the link in the comments.

Regular health screens in your thirties can detect issues early and reduce your risk of serious conditions. Learn which tests protect your long-term wellbeing.

23/01/2026

First-Year Essentials: What to keep in your dorm first aid kit. Find out in our latest article, link in comments.

Discover the important items every first-year student should keep in their dorm first aid kit, in the latest instalment of our adulting series.

22/01/2026

Even 20-somethings need regular health screenings appropriate for their age, says a Mediclinic physician. Discover what routine check-ups you should be having at the link in the comments.

Your health needs change with each life stage. Discover the key checkups recommended in your twenties to protect your wellbeing and to ensure lifelong health.

21/01/2026

Neurosurgery especially depends on multiple specialties working together throughout diagnosis, surgery, and recovery. A Mediclinic expert shares more insights at the link in the comments.

A Mediclinic neurosurgeon explains how teamwork and collaboration in modern neurosurgery ensure patient-centred care and better outcomes.

20/01/2026

Prediabetes often shows no symptoms, which means you could be at risk without realising it. An AI chatbot can’t access your medical history or examine you, but your doctor can recommend the right tests to give you clear answers. Book a check-up at Mediclinic today. Link in comments.

20/01/2026

Noticing unexpected weight gain or have a family history of diabetes? It might be time to check for prediabetes. Get expert guidance from a Mediclinic doctor at the link in the comments and take charge of your health today.

Prediabetes is reversible, so early detection through screening is vital. Learn about the different tests used to identify this condition effectively.