Universal health coverage has to also tackle poverty, so a basic income grant should be introduced along with NHI. (Archive photo of Villiersdorp: Ashraf Hendricks) South Africa’s healthcare system is in dire need of a comprehensive overhaul to tackle its disease burden. The NHI Bill, signed into law on 15 May 2024, is a crucial topic of debate, aiming to ensure universal access to quality healthcare in line with constitutional mandates.
As a United Nations member committed to universal health coverage (UHC) principles, South Africa faces significant challenges due to its dual-tiered healthcare system. While the National Health Insurance (NHI) […]
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