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Why Covid likely won’t change the plight of community health workers

Coronavirus Joan Van Dyk - 2 Nov 2020

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.

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

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

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

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

‘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.

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.

Watch: Motsoaledi launches Health Summit report on the future of NHI

Article Bhekisisa Team Author - 12 Feb 2019

Today, Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi will report on the outcomes of the Presidential Health Summit held in October last year.

Sona 2019: Ramaphosa’s renewed urgency welcomed

Article Lynley Donnelly & Tebogo Tshwane - 7 Feb 2019

But critical detail is still needed when it comes to plans to address the country’s economic challenges, starting with Eskom

Estranged bedfellows: Why the private sector remains wary of universal healthcare

Article Joan Van Dyk - 21 Nov 2018

Globally, one in four private healthcare groups surveyed won’t work with governments.

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