‘Certificate of Need’ Faces Constitutional Court Battle
The certificate of need faces constitutional scrutiny. Discover how this law affects doctors' rights and healthcare in rural areas.
High Court ruling on certificate of need not linked to NHI
The Pretoria High Court overturned the certificate of need requirement for healthcare facilities. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi clarified that this ruling is unrelated to the National Health Insurance scheme.
Doctors celebrate ruling on ‘unconstitutional legislation’
Doctors celebrate the Pretoria High Court ruling declaring legislation allowing government control over practice locations unconstitutional. This is a significant setback for the National Health Insurance (NHI), which is reliant on central management.