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.
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
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/ 11 February 2016
Some residents in rural towns in Mpumalanga have to chose between buying food or going to the doctor.
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/ 11 February 2016
Poor management and leadership instability lead to R2-billion in irregular expenditure.
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.
President Jacob Zuma has reiterated government’s commitment to get the National Health Service into operation – despite drawing criticism in the past.
The Rural Health Advocacy Project says the budget was "disappointing" as it does not make provision for improvements in healthcare service delivery.
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has left serious questions about the National Health Insurance scheme unanswered, writes Chris Archer.
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/ 6 February 2014
Minister, please sit down with the private health sector before the NHI has us paying more but getting less, writes Dr Chris Archer.
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi describes Dr Chris Archer’s criticism of the national health insurance as ignorant at best.
Rwanda, too, has succeeded in doing what this country has only been talking about for 18 years..
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/ 5 December 2013
Fixing healthcare needs a multidisciplinary approach, not just a medical focus.
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/ 9 September 2013
Health editor Mia Malan talks about Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s decision to use public hospitals and the NHI.