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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Kmart shopper stunned over little-known discount available to millions: ‘Did not know'
A Kmart shopper has shared the little-known discount that is available to millions of shoppers each month. The rule means you can get 5 per cent off your shopping bill, but many people don't know about it. Brisbane shopper Cecillia Therese said she recently found out the retailer offers a Pensioner Discount Day each month. The 27-year-old told Yahoo Finance she didn't know the discount existed and heard about it from a worker at the checkout. 'I need to know if this is a thing everywhere because I did not know about this,' she said. RELATED Coles shopper saves $1,000 a year after discovering supermarket secret that works 'every time' $4,400 ATO car tax deduction that most Aussies miss: 'Easy win' Centrelink $1,011 cash boost for Aussie farmers doing it tough: 'Get back on track' Kmart's Pensioner Discount Day happens on the first Wednesday of every month and gives eligible customers a 5 per cent discount off their shopping bill. A Kmart spokesperson confirmed to Yahoo Finance that the discount was offered in all stores all year round. The discount is available for those with a Commonwealth Government Pensioner Concession Card or Commonwealth Government Department of Veterans Affairs Health Card only. Commonwealth and State seniors cards are not accepted under the offer. Cecillia said she thought the 5 per cent discount was a good idea. 'We're in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis and I have many family members and friends who are in receipt of pension cards for many different reasons,' she said. 'Kmart, usually like many people, is their first point of contact when it comes to shopping for clothes, homeware, toys etc at an affordable price.' Cecillia shared a TikTok about the discount, which has racked up thousands of views. While some knew about the discount, others said they had no idea. 'I was at Kmart, no one told me,' one person wrote. 'What!! I have a pension card and shopped there today. I was at self-checkout, though,' another said. 'I've never heard of this!' another added. Cecillia said she was surprised Kmart wasn't proactively marketing the discount on the days it was running. 'It seems like a missed marketing opportunity on their part. I think any initiative by multimillion-dollar corporations to help everyday people save money is good,' she in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data
Express Tribune
18-04-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
Peshawar launches cochlear implant programme for hearing-impaired children
Listen to article A formal cochlear implant programme has been launched at the Hayatabad Medical Complex (HMC) in Peshawar to support children born with hearing impairments, according to Express News. The initiative has been introduced by the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government in collaboration with Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal. The HMC's ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) team has already conducted nine successful cochlear implant surgeries as part of the pilot phase. The procedures, which cater to children aged between six months and five years, are now being offered under the government's flagship Sehat Card (Health Card) programme, significantly easing the financial burden on families. Each cochlear implant surgery costs approximately Rs2.15 million. This expense will now be covered through a combination of support from Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal and the Sehat Card initiative. In a recent milestone, the ENT team, under the supervision of senior healthcare specialists, organised a two-day cochlear implant marathon at HMC, during which nine surgeries were successfully performed. The hospital administration praised the collective efforts and dedication of the HMC ENT team, crediting their perseverance as a key driver behind the successful implementation of the programme.
Zawya
18-03-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Sudanese Refugees in Libya: Refugees and communities in Alkufra in need of urgent support as regional displacement crisis escalates
As the conflict in Sudan continues to drive mass displacement, an estimated 500 Sudanese refugees are arriving daily in Alkufra, a remote border city in southern Libya. The health system in Alkufra, not designed to support such a large population, is now overwhelmed, leaving many refugees without access to essential healthcare. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) warns that without urgent international support, the situation will deteriorate further, with devastating consequences for the health of both refugees and host communities. Abdalla Zidan, IRC's Health Manager in Libya, who recently led a field assessment in Alkufra to visit the IRC Mobile Medical Team staff and to assess the capacity of the local health system and the dire conditions in refugee shelters, said, 'The health crisis in Alkufra is escalating rapidly. Medical facilities are stretched to their limits, and Sudanese refugees are arriving in desperate need of care while living in overcrowded shelters with limited access to food, water, and medical assistance. We are seeing severe cases of dehydration, respiratory infections, and untreated chronic illnesses. 'Many, like Amina, a widow who fled Sudan with her only child after her husband was killed, have endured long and dangerous journeys only to find themselves stranded without medical support. She cannot afford the cost of medical tests required to obtain a Health Card—an essential document that would allow her to travel to larger cities in Libya, where she could access better opportunities and care.' The IRC has been providing life-saving health care to Sudanese refugees in Alkufra. Since January, our mobile medical teams that operate in two healthcare facilities have delivered more than 2,700 medical consultations. IRC teams report that the most common health issues include respiratory illnesses, reproductive health concerns, genitourinary conditions, and infectious diseases. Despite these efforts, the demand for care far exceeds available resources, making additional funding critical to both sustain and expand health services. Unlike in neighboring countries, Sudanese refugees in Libya lack formal recognition or legal protections, further restricting their access to healthcare. The UNHCR's 2025 Regional Response Plan estimates $106 million is needed to meet basic humanitarian needs in Libya, particularly in border regions like Alkufra, where the health system is now under strain. Shelters hosting refugees are overcrowded, with reports of 300 families sharing a single bathroom, creating the conditions for potential disease outbreaks. The crisis in Alkufra is part of a broader regional emergency. More than two million Sudanese refugees have fled to North Africa, including Chad and Egypt, placing immense strain on already fragile health systems in these countries too. With only a limited number of INGOs present in Alkufra the situation will worsen as financial resources to provide support remain limited. The IRC urges the international community, humanitarian organizations, and Libyan authorities to address the health crisis by: Deploying additional medical teams to provide emergency care and expand outreach services in coordination with local health authorities. Ensuring emergency medical referrals by repairing and maintaining ambulance services for critically ill patients. Strengthening the health system by rehabilitating medical infrastructure, increasing healthcare staff training, and improving conditions in refugee shelters. Improving nutrition and food security by prioritizing nutritional support for vulnerable groups, including children and pregnant women, to prevent malnutrition-related health complications. Expanding water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services to reduce the risk of disease outbreaks in overcrowded shelters. Enhancing protection services for women and children, ensuring access to healthcare and mental health support for trauma survivors. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of International Rescue Committee (IRC) .
