Healthcare articles, product updates, and virtual-care guidance from Udok.
Consult with an online doctor in South Africa using your medical aid. Udok supports major medical aid schemes with no co-payment on approved plans, making online doctor consultations simple, secure, and affordable.
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As the year winds down, coughs, colds and sore throats seem to ramp up. Upper respiratory tract infections are especially common in November and December, making this a peak cold and flu season for many people in South Africa. Here’s why these end-of-year illnesses happen, what symptoms to watch out for and how to deal with them.
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Udok's Virtual Practice Workspace is a zero-subscription fee, all-in-one platform that lets doctors manage remote care in one place. It streamlines virtual consults, clinical notes, billing, payments, and AI-assisted patient intake. Solo and group practices get custom workflows, EMR tools, smart queues, and medical-aid integration. The result is simpler admin, faster care, and a fully connected digital practice.
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Step-by-step weight-loss programs with weekly injections, monthly dose increases, and regular check-ins to track progress and manage side effects. With a clear breakdown of costs at each stage and what to expect for long-term maintenance.
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Udok gives you fast, affordable online access to trusted doctors for R365, in under 60 seconds. You can get a diagnosis, treatment, prescriptions, and support from 200+ clinics, plus a dashboard for records and easy prescription renewals. It’s simple, quick, and built to make healthcare painless.
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Discover how modern GLP-1 therapies, guided by Udok’s connected care approach, are helping South Africans achieve lasting weight loss under professional medical supervision.
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5 Steps to get a virtual GP in your pharmacy that can consult, write prescriptions and service patients on your premises – this is how to get a device-enabled doctor service in your pharmacy.
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How pharmacies operate in SA, independents versus big players like Clicks, Dischem & the easiest way to make more money – this is how to increase your pharmacy revenue in SA
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How to see a doctor in South Africa in 5 minutes for 40% cheaper, plus a list of doctors in SA near you and how to see a doctor in your own home.
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Avoiding co-payments, refilling meds and smarter GP and doctor visits – here’s what you need to know about medical aid cover for repeat prescription consultations in SA
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Better for doctors and patients: Safer, faster and easier repeat prescriptions and renewals – here’s how to manage your prescriptions better via Udok.
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Prescription at Clicks? Yes, no need to drive around anymore – you can now get a prescription with a doctor’s consultation, diagnosis, medicine and sick note in one go at your local Clicks Pharmacy.
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