World history
The 1960s were a time of transformation. The civil rights movement gained traction, and Dr Martin Luther King Jr delivered his iconic I Have a Dream speech.
South African history
In 1967, the Medical Schemes Act was introduced, defining medical schemes and ensuring equitable healthcare. Two years later, the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) was established. Medical milestones included the first human heart transplant in Cape Town by Dr Christiaan Barnard in 1967.
Medihelp history
On 1 October 1967, the PSMAA became the compulsory medical scheme for civil servants. Regional offices expanded across provinces. Housing subsidies for employees were introduced.
