While we celebrate Women’s Day on 9 August, we should honour, empower and love the beautiful and strong women of South Africa on the daily.
FUN HISTORY LESSON BREAK!
Women’s month is to empower and support women today, and also take a step back and be thankful for those who have sacrificed in the past.
Women’s Month is a tribute to the 20 000+ women who, on 9 August 1956, marched in protest to the Union Buildings in Pretoria against the extension of Apartheid pass laws for black women.
HISTORY BREAK OVER
Being a powerful female means being strong, confident and independent; standing up against oppression; educating yourself; making choices about your own body; and taking steps to ensure your own financial, emotional and personal well-being.
Here’s how GetSavvi Health can help all women thrive:
Don’t let fear spoil the fun; allow yourself and your family to live knowing you're covered and safe.
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Pregnancy and having a newborn is a wonderful gift, but can also be a massive burden, both physically and financially.
So planning is key and best be prepared when growing your family.
Ensuring you’re medically insured can remove that burden, allowing for both the mother and child to be healthy, while the family is financially secure.
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The sacrifices the women in our lives make for the sake of others often go unnoticed, and can come at the expense of their own health and well-being.
We want you to know your body is a gift and your life a work of art. And we want you to take good care.
Women are also at high risk of developing diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease, as well as certain forms of cancer.
GetSavvi Health actively encourages healthier lifestyles through preventative care.
Our Day-to-day benefits, FeelBetterFast and Preventative Benefits precisely accomplish this by identifying and preventing the beginning of chronic disease and specialist treatment.
Mental health and physical health go hand-in-hand, especially if you’ve been the victim of violence or crime. Winnie Madikizela-Mandela once said: “To those who oppose us, we say, ‘Strike the woman, and you strike the rock.’” Women are the rock of every household and are too often the scapegoat when things get difficult.
GetSavvi Health members, irrespective of what plan you’re signed up for, have access to counselling and/or treatment.
If you want to sign up to GetSavvi Health, simply click the link or call 0861 18 92 02 for a free, no-obligations quote today.
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References:
10 quotes that Winnie Madikizela-Mandela will be remembered for
Women's Wellness in Celebration of Women's Health Month
Dual pandemics at the centre of Women’s Month
Women's Month
Distribution of households headed by females in South Africa in 2019, by province
10 Health Screenings All Women Should Have