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

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

Let’s go back to the NDP

NHI: How you can take back your power

South Africa can easily afford the NHI

Three key components of the NHI Bill that need to change

Forgotten people of Platfontein

Collusion in private hospitals

The benefits of co-ordinating healthcare

The NHI Bill is ‘not doom and gloom’

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

READ: The Presidential Health Summit report

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

Sona 2019: Ramaphosa’s renewed urgency welcomed

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

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