Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba didn’t cut state subsidies for private medical aid members outright but your pocket may still feel the pinch
The ruling party says it’s time to get serious about funding and rolling out South Africa’s universal access to healthcare plan.
Saturday’s surprise announcement could be the latest blow to the country’s bid for better healthcare.
The fees conundrum could be solved to the detriment of healthcare
The Davis tax committee’s reports make it clear that neither free higher education for all nor
the NHI can be fully funded by the state
But if we want everyone to get quality care, something will have to give and it may not be your money, warn experts.
Many private hospitals will be opening their doors to more patients but does that mean you’ll be stuck at the back of the queue?
State cancer patients have nowhere to turn, even if their cancer is treatable.
Government and medical aids may be uncomfortable but necessary bedfellows.
Criminal networks are targeting your medical aid rands but could you be part of the problem too?
Can SA afford the NHI? And will you be able to keep seeing your doctor? Our Laura Lopez Gonzalez answers these and other questions.
As Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi prepares to unveil the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill today, we tell you what you need to know about.
Private sector’s role and slow roll out likely to top ANC policy conference delegates’ list of concerns.
The newly released white paper could mean the end is nigh for medical aids.
Could the legal profession be behind the droves of gynaecologists leaving their jobs?
Our Laura Lopez Gonzalez asks health minister Aaron Motsoaledi five questions about the National Health Insurance (NHI) and your medical aid.
GPs working in the National Health Insurance’s biggest pilot site say they won’t stay because of drug stock-outs, staff shortages and long queues
The industry body says the dwindling number of medical aid members means the government must act.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has not yet revealed how the government will fund its National Insurance scheme.
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Poor management and leadership instability lead to R2-billion in irregular expenditure.
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Some residents in rural towns in Mpumalanga have to chose between buying food or going to the doctor.
Although the scheme’s white paper was released at an economically uncertain time, it brings possibilities to those in need.
Readers write in about the NHI, the Constitution and social cohesion.
Efficient management is key to a functioning health insurance plan
But the Free Market Foundation maintains the plan will cost the state more than it raises in taxes.
The government has set several commendable goals but will have to improve its delivery.
The health scheme is scheduled to be functioning by 2025 but the precise costs are still not known.
Pressing financial challenges that have befuddled previous ministers include health insurance, free education and the nuclear deal with Russia.
SA is working towards reducing the high cost of private healthcare and ensuring public healthcare is of quality. But it won’t happen overnight.
A centre employing only men has opened in Khayelitsha to address the needs of males uneasy about being seen at mixed-gender facilities.
Doctors say Dihlabeng hospital doesn’t have the medicine and staff to help patients.
The Constitution doesn’t allow Motsoaledi to give health MECs direct instructions, but his "political influence" would help a great deal.