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
Countries with much lower per capita GDP have successfully implemented universal healthcare
Public comment on the NHI has closed, but there are other ways you can add your voice
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.
The NHI was the centre of this weekend’s presidential health summit. Now the pressure is mounting for Treasury to figure out how to fund it.
After two days of deliberations on the National Health Insurance, delegates are expected to summarise findings and present the way forward.
Read what Deputy President David Mabuza had to say about primary health care and the NHI in his Presidential Health Summit speech.
Motsoaledi is expected to join experts, academics and business to discuss how NHI will be financed and the private sector’s involvement.
In June, the health minister released the long-awaited National Health Insurance Bill. What does it mean to you and your medical aid? We tell you.
The proposed legislation is less clear on key issues than the rhetoric around it suggests, say experts
Read what Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has up his sleeve for your medical aid.
Two Bills, almost 200 pages may change healthcare forever in SA. Haven’t read them? We did the heavy lifting so you don’t have to.
Find out what the big changes government may have in store for medical aids.
The Bill is the first step towards learning how the government plans to fund its shift towards universal health care.
‘I can’t mention who are the parties I am expecting litigation from but I can assure I know who they are.’
The health minister has presented the Medical Schemes Amendment and National Health Insurance Bills
New legislation will abolish co-payments and may look to go after medical aid scheme reserves.
The health minister unveils the National Health Insurance Bill at a press conference in Pretoria.
The new commander-in-chief has made promises, but how likely is he to deliver?
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba didn’t cut state subsidies for private medical aid members outright but your pocket may still feel the pinch
Saturday’s surprise announcement could be the latest blow to the country’s bid for better healthcare.