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Achieving a healthy nation requires more than universal free healthcare

Article Renata Schoeman - 5 May 2020

Having access to care is not a promise of health

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Spain did it, so why can’t South Africa nationalise healthcare to save lives?

Article Nimi Hoffmann - 12 Apr 2020

South Africa is working towards establishing a publicly-funded universal health service and now, amid the coronavirus pandemic, is the time to implement it

The coronavirus and Africa: Exposing our vulnerabilities and inequalities

Africa Ayesha Jacub - 22 Mar 2020

Africa is no stranger to dealing with epidemics. A regional body has been established to co-ordinate responses, but fault lines are evident at a national level

The NHI could provide a dose of social justice for South Africa

Article Kayla Arnold - 15 Mar 2020

But to do so, it will have to provide genuine universal access to marginalised communities, including refugees and migrants

Nxamalala contracts the Shaiks

Analysis Paddy Harper - 7 Feb 2020

There is no name yet for Jacob Zuma’s medical condition, but he obviously doubts the NHI can cure it

Let’s go back to the NDP

Article Sello Ivan Phahle - 13 Jan 2020

To improve the South African economy, we need to institute practical measures to effect change

NHI: How you can take back your power

Article Joan Van Dyk - 6 Dec 2019

Public comment on the NHI has closed, but there are other ways you can add your voice

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South Africa can easily afford the NHI

Article Robert Yates - 6 Dec 2019

Countries with much lower per capita GDP have successfully implemented universal healthcare

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Three key components of the NHI Bill that need to change

Article Sasha Stevenson - 27 Nov 2019

Have a say in the future health system of South Africa

Forgotten people of Platfontein

Article Nelisiwe Msomi & Pontsho Pilane - 22 Nov 2019

Public consultations for the country’s new health Bill show how language barriers can keep healthcare away from those who need it

Collusion in private hospitals

Article Thando Maeko - 4 Oct 2019

A report has criticised the sector but experts warn that the status quo will likely remain

The benefits of co-ordinating healthcare

Article Advertorial Supplement - 27 Sep 2019

Daspoort Clinic's community health workers are setting new standards in the chain of patient care

The NHI Bill is ‘not doom and gloom’

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 21 Aug 2019

In a panel discussion hosted by the M&G, experts broke down what the NHI will practically mean for consumers

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‘It’s a godsend’: the healthcare scheme bringing hope to India’s sick

Article Amrit Dhillon & Bhekisisa Team - 30 Apr 2019

In a country where treatment can cost two years’ wages, a new project could mean free medical care for 500 million people.

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READ: The Presidential Health Summit report

Article Bhekisisa Team Author - 12 Feb 2019

Find out which issues have been prioritised after the Presidential Health Summit.

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