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.
Bower joined the board as an independent non-executive director in 2015 and was appointed chairperson in January 2023.
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.
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.
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.
The US government is throwing its weight behind African production of antiretroviral drugs as the continent grapples with the world’s largest HIV epidemic.