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Heritage Month 2025 – Prioritising Your Health While Celebrating Culture
September is South Africa’s Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the nation’s rich cultural diversity.

National Eye Care Awareness Month: Protecting Your Vision with TruMD
September in South Africa is recognised as National Eye Care Awareness Month, a reminder of how vital our eyesight is and how easily it can be overlooked.

Spring into Wellness: Health Tips for South Africa’s September Season
As South Africa welcomes spring this September, it’s not just the landscapes that need refreshing – our health habits do too.

Mental Load & Burnout: The Hidden Strain on Women
What exactly is mental load? It is far more than just doing tasks, it is the relentless mental management behind them: remembering appointments, organising families, anticipating needs.

Endometriosis, PCOS & Fibroids: Breaking the Silence
Women’s health includes complex conditions such as Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Uterine Fibroids that often overlap in symptoms and remain under-discussed due to stigma or lack of awareness.

The Importance of Regular Health Screenings for Women
We shine a spotlight on the critical role of regular health screenings—proactive steps that empower women to seize control over their well-being and celebrate life to its fullest.

Honouring National Women’s Day – 9 August
Each year, on 9 August, South Africa observes National Women’s Day, a public holiday with deeply rooted historical significance.

The 60-Second Moment That Made Our CEO Look Like a Hero (And How Smart Managers Who Use TruMD Are Creating These Moments Every Day)
Why the best employee benefit isn’t about money—it’s about the exact moment your team realises you actually care.

The Importance of Mental Health: Why It Deserves More Than Just a Backseat
At TruMD, we believe that mental health is foundational to total wellbeing. We place equal importance on emotional wellness, stress management, and psychological support.

Reimagining Healthcare Delivery: What South Africa Can Learn from Global Telemedicine Models
Telemedicine is a convenient way to receive medical care, but some situations still require an in-person visit.