The forthcoming signing of the NHI Bill marks a critical step towards realising healthcare for all citizens
Deputy Minister Parks Tau reiterated the government’s stance that medical aid tax breaks will be forfeited to fund the proposed universal health care plan
A proposed R6.9 billion is to be allocated over the next three years to prepare for the rollout of the system across the country
Unregulated tariffs and the lack of low-cost benefit schemes drive up the price of medical aid premiums, causing patients to feel the pain
Bill which aims to provide universal care through a state-run fund is being reviewed by President Cyril Ramaphosa
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In this monthly series, the M&G investigates how South Africa’s fiscal policy has been shaped. The second instalment considers the health budget and why, despite growing to R254 billion a year, the health system is ailing
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The proposed National Health Insurance fund will work in a similar way as private medical schemes do now, but there will also be differences
These two positions will oversee user and service provider management and healthcare benefits and provider payment design
Despite our fears of National Health Insurance NHI being driven by fears of corruption and limited state capacity, the issue of equal access to healthcare for all cannot be dismissed by the fear of what the 16% may lose
People who rely on public health facilities say the scheme is just way for the government to avoid dealing with the hard problems
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The NHI is, at its heart, a noble idea. In a country with a high GDP, low unemployment and a trustworthy government, it might well be a good solution. Unfortunately, South Africa is not that
There has been an unprecedented structural shift in disease patterns, which has highlighted unequal access to healthcare
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When South Africa introduced self-tests for HIV, far more people knew their status and were put on treatment. The same could happen for cervical cancer
The disgraced former health minister is spotted on posters punting him as the next leader after his R150m corruption scandal
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MPs from opposition parties agree that the sub judice reason for the health minister not appearing before the committee is not valid
A person who has himself been accused of corruption — more than once — is not the right person to steer the ship of national health insurance for South Africans
Medical aid is becoming more of a luxury for many South Africans, and it’s not about to get any better
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In the absence of action from the health department, South Africa’s community health workers are once again having to fight for their rights, with a nationwide strike planned from 9 November.
South Africa is working towards establishing a publicly-funded universal health service and now, amid the coronavirus pandemic, is the time to implement it
To improve the South African economy, we need to institute practical measures to effect change
Public comment on the NHI has closed, but there are other ways you can add your voice
​Countries with much lower per capita GDP have successfully implemented universal healthcare
Have a say in the future health system of South Africa
Public consultations for the country’s new health Bill show how language barriers can keep healthcare away from those who need it
A report has criticised the sector but experts warn that the status quo will likely remain
Daspoort Clinic’s community health workers are setting new standards in the chain of patient care
In a panel discussion hosted by the M&G, experts broke down what the NHI will practically mean for consumers
In a country where treatment can cost two years’ wages, a new project could mean free medical care for 500 million people.
Find out which issues have been prioritised after the Presidential Health Summit.
Today, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi will report on the outcomes of the Presidential Health Summit held in October last year.
But critical detail is still needed when it comes to plans to address the country’s economic challenges, starting with Eskom
Globally, one in four private healthcare groups surveyed won’t work with governments.