Kaelo Articles
The Building of Kaelo
Kaelo has built a unique set of products and services by truly understanding the everyday challenges we all encounter. The focus is on offering products that are personal, relevant and centred around the member, policyholder and employee. Kaelo...
Addressing the HIV/AIDS Crisis: The Birth of Kaelo
Kaelo began as a business with a specific focus on HIV/AIDS motivated by the desire to make a positive impact on the devastation this epidemic was causing to so many South African families and the economy. The period around 2004 was a time when the...
Kaelo and Dis-Chem: Shaping the future of Healthcare
Sharing a common vision around healthcare and realising that we have a highly complementary set of skills and assets, Kaelo joined forces with Dis-Chem Pharmacies in 2021. Dis-Chem has been nothing short of transformative for Kaelo and adds that...
What are the most important health check-ups?
Getting a health check-up is one underrated lifesaving hack we all need to do at least once a year. You may think you don’t need to have a health check-up when you look and feel perfectly healthy, but the truth is, we have lost so many lives that...
Telehealth Services: A Convenient Revolution in Healthcare Coverage for South African Families
Our lives have changed significantly in terms of convenience. In previous years, you would have struggled to make a quick call to family members because cellular phones were scarce. You had to use a payphone or buy a telephone, which was expensive...
A journey that spans two decades – the evolution of healthcare in South Africa.
From the pivotal changes in the Medical Schemes Act to the present-day demarcation exemption framework, we have witnessed significant strides and challenges in our quest for universal access to quality healthcare. At Kaelo, we have been at the...
Making Sense of IoMT (The Internet of Medical Things) in Modern Healthcare
In the ever-evolving world of healthcare, the convergence of technology and medicine is not just transforming treatment—it's reshaping how care is delivered, monitored, and experienced. At the forefront of this major shift is the Internet of...
The difference between Medical Insurance and Hospital Plans
Many people use “medical aid” to define any medical-related policy, but there are differences in medical terms and understanding them may help you make an informed decision. In this article, we will explore Medical Insurance versus a Hospital Plan,...
Exploring Chronic Illness Coverage in Medical Insurance
Chronic illness has the greatest effect on psychological, physical and social functioning. Finding out you have a chronic illness/condition is one of the most life-altering realities one can face in life. Without a proper balance in family, medical...
My Journey with Kaelo: A Story of Connection and Growth
A Life-Changing Decision Back in 2003, I was at a crossroads. I was unemployed and unsure of what the future held for me. I received a letter from Kaelo, inviting me to an interview. I still remember it clearly, to meet Justin Savage for a job...
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