play_arrow

keyboard_arrow_right

Listeners:

Top listeners:

skip_previous skip_next
00:00 00:00
playlist_play chevron_left
volume_up
Go to album
  • play_arrow

    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

NHI

11 Results / Page 1 of 2

Background
insert_link

South Africa

Solidarity’s proposed a new healthcare system to ease pressure on the struggling public sector

In South Africa, Solidarity’s research institute has proposed a new healthcare system to ease pressure on the struggling public sector and improve access to private care. This comes as debates continue over the National Health Insurance Act signed by president Cyril Ramaphosa in May. Solidarity's proposal promises lower monthly costs and better medical care. Solidarity’s Theuns du Buisson warns that the NHI could bankrupt the state due to poor planning: […]

todayOctober 9, 2024 18

insert_link

South Africa

S.A Trade Union Urges Political Parties to Oppose National Health Insurance Act in Government Unity Talks

  S.A Trade union, Solidarity, has urged political parties involved in talks for a government of national unity to oppose the National Health Insurance Act. The call comes amid president Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement that he will oppose the union's court application against the NHI. Solidarity's, Anton van der Bijl argues the NHI is unconstitutional, unaffordable, and would reduce access to quality healthcare. Van der Bijl vows to challenge the NHI […]

todayJune 12, 2024 33

insert_link

South Africa

S.A union Cosatu maintains that South Africa’s healthcare crises demand the implementation of a National Health Insurance

S.A union Cosatu, says it remains convinced that South Africa’s myriad of healthcare crises require the creation of a National Health Insurance. Its spokesperson Matthew Parks says it is critical government move with speed to resource and build a quality NHI, that will guarantee quality, accessible, and affordable universal health coverage for all citizens:  

todayMay 16, 2024 28

insert_link

Oshiwambo

President Cyril Ramaphosa, ashaina oveta ipe ina sha ne filoshisho lo uhaku waa veshe moshilongo.

Omupresident wa   South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa onghela okwa saina oveta ipe oyo tailalakanene oku yandja eyakulo louhaku shifike pamwe kovanhu aveshe moshilongo. Oveta oya ta lika ya tulwa moilonga eshi kuna ashike omafiku ma shona opo oshiwana moshilongo osho shi kakale sha hoolola oo ena oku ninga omupresident wo shilongo noilyo yeumbo lo mutumba wo pashiwana, no nande eengudu dee milameno oshoyo omahangano opangeshefa aulika itaa ya mbidida manga […]

todayMay 16, 2024 14

insert_link

South Africa

S.A’s African Transformation Movement has welcomed the signing of the National Health Insurance Bill into law

S.A's African Transformation Movement has welcomed the signing of the National Health Insurance Bill into law, saying quality healthcare for all is imperative. The government promises the NHI will provide improved health coverage to all citizens. Some opposition parties and organisations are already threatening legal action. ATM’s spokesperson, Zama Ntshona, says access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right:  

todayMay 16, 2024 41

insert_link

South Africa

Democratic Alliance condemns S.A president Cyril Ramaphosa’s signing of the National Health Insurance Act

The Democratic Alliance condemns S.A president Cyril Ramaphosa's signing of the National Health Insurance Act, accusing the ANC of neglecting the failing healthcare system. They argue the act is an electioneering tool, lacking the necessary investment and infrastructure for effective healthcare. Criticisms include concerns over corruption, funding, flawed parliamentary process, and constitutional violations. The DA’s Siviwe Gwarube has vowed to challenge the scheme through all legal avenues to protect the […]

todayMay 16, 2024 21

insert_link

South Africa

South Africa’s Health Professionals Collaboration is preparing a legal challenge against the National Health Insurance Bill

South Africa's Health Professionals Collaboration is preparing a legal challenge against the National Health Insurance Bill. President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to sign the bill into law. Representing over 25-thousand healthcare workers, the organisation has expressed disappointment, citing ignored submissions and concerns about the bill's constitutionality and impact on patient care. Spokesperson Simon Strachan advocates for a sustainable and patient-centric healthcare system:  

todayMay 15, 2024 23

insert_link

South Africa

The DA says the South African Medical Association must be commended for speaking truth to power on the National Health Insurance

The DA says the South African Medical Association must be commended for speaking truth to power on the National Health Insurance. The association recently told Health minister, Joe Phaahla, that the South African health system was not ready for NHI. The DA’s, Michele Clarke, says the association once again highlighted the fact that NHI fails to address various challenges such as the shortage of staff in the public health system: […]

todayApril 9, 2024 39

insert_link

South Africa

SA’s Private healthcare faces uncertainty as president Cyril Ramaphosa signals the imminent enactment of the National Health Insurance Bill

SA's Private healthcare faces uncertainty as president Cyril Ramaphosa signals the imminent enactment of the National Health Insurance Bill without changes. The Health Funders Association has warned the current version of the bill would significantly alter healthcare dynamics, limiting choices and tying citizens to a state-monitored system. Chairperson Craig Comrie believes under the NHI, individuals lose the right to privately pay for covered services, leading to lengthy waiting lists and […]

todayJanuary 25, 2024 5

0%