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Riding roughshod over NHI critics just won’t work

Whether Motsoaledi likes it or not, the ANC is no longer in full control, and NHI is less popular than he might think. He would benefit from starting to build some bridges.

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Sizwe Hosmed Medical Scheme under statutory management

The Council for Medical Schemes and the trustees are to co-manage the medical scheme, which has run into trouble with reserves.

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Gauteng department of health fails to spend R1.1 billion

The Gauteng department of health failed to spend R1.1 billion of its R60 billion budget for 2023/24, impacting critical services like cancer treatment due to poor financial management and planning issues.

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Growing demand for affordable primary health insurance

Momentum Health Solutions says South Africa sees a surge in affordable primary health insurance demand, driven by employers and unions offering basic services at lower costs compared to stagnant traditional medical schemes.

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Mark Bower to retire as Netcare chair

Bower joined the board as an independent non-executive director in 2015 and was appointed chairperson in January 2023.

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SA’s healthcare reform and National Health Insurance

South Africa’s National Health Insurance (NHI) Act aims to transform healthcare by prioritising primary care, improving access, and addressing health inequities. Despite challenges in reaching rural and underserved areas, the act aims to transform healthcare.

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Experts discuss challenges facing National Health Insurance

Experts see the recent ruling against parts of South Africa’s National Health Act as a chance to improve it despite predicting more legal and logistical challenges.

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The road to NHI needs a private sector safety belt

Collaboration with the private sector could what our health system needs, provided these conversations include private health funders and lead to meaningful legislative amendment and policy direction.

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PEPFAR expands ARV purchases from local African suppliers

The US government is throwing its weight behind African production of antiretroviral drugs as the continent grapples with the world’s largest HIV epidemic.

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Health Department seeks affordable CAB-LA for HIV prevention

South Africa’s Health Department seeks affordable CAB-LA prices following a US donation, aiming to ensure sustainable access to this long-acting HIV prevention injection and reduce new infections across the country.

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CMS seeks to overturn court ruling on Medipos Medical Scheme

The medical schemes regulator is appealing a court decision to remove curatorship from Medipos, citing financial instability and governance issues.

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Lenacapavir offers key HIV treatment advances

A new HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir, has shown 100% protection in trials, offering hope for young women in Africa. Professor Linda-Gail Bekker believes it could be a game-changer in HIV prevention.

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