The health compact is intended to unite various sectors of society in addressing South Africa's health challenges, but the lack of consensus highlights the ongoing divisions over the best approach to achieving universal health coverage.
Russel Rensburg of the Rural Health Advocacy Project notes that the increased budget would not resolve the healthcare system's funding crisis and stressed the need for effective spending oversight in provinces.
South Africa’s healthcare system suffers from widespread problems in its governance. Indicators confirm that there are system-wide failures.
For better health outcomes, policies must focus on reducing financial hardships, tackling discrimination and marginalisation, and strengthening primary healthcare.
The South African Medical Association says it is not concerned about the personalities of those appointed to the health portfolio, but rather the addition of portfolios to an already bloated administration. Yoli
The six-hour surgery, conducted on a Friday, was a success, with Vanstawel recovering well. This operation marks the first heart surgery at a public hospital in the North West province.
The Board of Healthcare Funders, which represents numerous medical aid schemes, argues the NHI Act is unconstitutional.
Introduction of the NHI will be gradual. There're won't be immediate changes for those with medical aid or those relying on public health services.
Many fear that the NHI will lead to a mass exodus of healthcare workers.
In 1994, when the African National Congress (ANC) came to power, it outlined in its election manifesto equitable access to healthcare, envisaged by an integrated, equitable and comprehensive health system. In 2011, the NHI journey started when the NHI Green…
The NHI bill aims to establish a fund to purchase health services from both public and private providers.
South Africa is marching closer to implementing universal health coverage in the form of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Scheme. This is after the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) voted this week in favour of the implementation of the bill. The Western Cape is…
A recently launched report by the Rural Health Advocacy Project (RHAP) places a spotlight on possible corruption within the National Health Insurance (NHI) fund. The report highlights critical gaps in the health sector’s procurement and spending, and a lack of…
Social justice organisations say that the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill should be amended to grant access to asylum seekers and undocumented persons. The Bill that was recently approved by the National Assembly does not cater for the healthcare needs…
The National Health Insurance Bill (NHI) is one step closer to implementation. On Tuesday the bill passed through the National Assembly with more than 205 members of parliament voting in favour of its implementation. 125 MPs voted against the bill. …
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