BHF calls for disclosure of Ramaphosa’s records on NHI Act

Original Article by Sinesipho Schrieber | Business Day | 6 March 2025

The Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) has demanded transparency regarding the President's decision to sign the NHI Act, sparking a legal battle.

The Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) has demanded transparency regarding the President’s decision to sign the NHI Act, sparking a legal battle.

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