The Finance Minister’s Budget 2025 speech omits mentioning NHI despite references in accompanying documents, highlighting financial and practical challenges.
NHI’s absence from budget raises questions about its future
Original Article by Ina Opperman | The Citizen | 18 March 2025
The Finance Minister's Budget 2025 speech omits mentioning NHI despite references in accompanying documents, highlighting financial and practical challenges.
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