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Western Cape launches SA's first health rewards pilot for public healthcare users
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Fusion42 · 10 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has launched South Africa's first public healthcare rewards programme pilot, WOWRewards, aimed at encouraging healthier habits among public healthcare users by offering small monthly rewards for preventive health activities. The pilot targets residents of Mitchells Plain initially, with plans to expand to Knysna, using a digital platform to issue rewards.
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You can use South Africa’s new public health rewards pilot as a proof point for preventive care incentives in emerging markets. That could open doors with governments aiming to use digital platforms for health behaviour change.
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