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 10
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 11
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 8
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 18
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 12
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 11
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 20
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 2
insert_link South Africa SA’s AfriForum says it is ready to wage the fiercest battle yet against the National Health Insurance Bill In a follow up to our earlier story.....SA's AfriForum says it is ready to wage the fiercest battle yet against the National Health Insurance after the controversial bill completed the last round of parliamentary approval. President Cyril Ramaphosa will now consider the bill to sign it into law. AfriForum’s Louis Boshoff says Ramaphosa has a constitutional obligation to have a bill that raises any concerns with him, sent back for […] todayDecember 7, 2023 10
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
