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Testing situation: A woman tests for Covid-19 while public healthcare patients complain about poor quality. Medical aids expect costs to increase as many delayed treatment during the lockdowns. (Photo by Marco Longari/AFP)
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Medical aids blame external costs as fees increase beyond inflation

Medical aid is becoming more of a luxury for many South Africans, and it’s not about to get any better

  • Chris Bateman
8 min read
BOYCE MKHIZE

Health professionals increase fees

The Health Professions Council of South Africa said on Sunday it was putting up its annual fees because of increased administrative costs. ”The figures we reached are not…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read