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HEALTH
A persistent challenge is to encourage South African men to seek medical

advice or attend regular health screenings. Despite increased access to health
information in today’s digital age, many South African men remain under-

engaged in managing their own health. Women fare better in this regard.

screenings annually for conditions such as Use AI-powered health apps
high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes and chatbots for preliminary REAL-LIFE IMPLICATIONS:
and prostate cancer. Early detection assessments and to understand THE CASE OF EX-SPRINGBOK RUG-
significantly increases the chances of symptoms. Do keep in mind, BY HERO, ROB LOUW
successful treatment and can prevent however, that AI can make Former Springbok rugby player, Rob Louw’s
complications. “A lack of action can result mistakes and should not be life took an unexpected turn in 2009 when,
in late diagnoses of conditions that might used to replace the advice or during a routine gall bladder operation, doc-
have been more easily managed or treated diagnosis of a qualified healthcare tors discovered he had aggressive metastatic
if detected earlier,” she adds. professional. melanoma. The early detection allowed for
prompt treatment, which ultimately saved his
Jennings offers the following practical tips 3. Schedule regular screenings: life. Since then, Louw has become a vocal
to help men make better use of online Use online platforms to book advocate for cancer awareness, urging men
health resources: appointments for routine health to prioritise regular health check-ups and
check-ups and screenings. screenings. His journey serves as a powerful
1. Use credible sources: Rely on reminder that early diagnosis can make a
reputable websites such as 4. Stay informed: Subscribe to health significant difference in treatment outcomes.
the National Department of newsletters and follow trusted
Health and the World Health health organisations on social “By embracing online resources and AI tools,
Organisation. MyDynamics, is media to stay updated on health men can overcome barriers to accessing
another credible website that was tips and news. health information and services,” empha-
developed by Pharma Dynamics to sises Jennings. “Regular health screenings,
provide South Africans with quality 5. Engage in online communities: informed by credible online information, can
information relating to various Participate in online forums lead to early detection and better health
health conditions. and support groups to share outcomes. It’s time for men to prioritise
experiences and gain insights into their health by using the digital tools at their
2. Leverage AI tools responsibly: managing health conditions. disposal.”

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