South Africans are living significantly longer lives. The national life expectancy at birth has surged by an impressive 12 years since the turn of the century, according to new data. This improvement highlights major advances in public health, particularly in the fight against HIV. Furthermore, it reflects an overall enhancement of living conditions across the nation, as shown by the SA life expectancy statistics.
As South Africa moves towards implementing its ambitious National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, a critical detail causes alarm. The proposed removal of the medical tax credit, presented by the government as a funding measure, could unravel the healthcare safety net for hundreds of thousands of working families. Additionally, it could place the public health system under immense pressure.
The NHI dream promises universal health coverage but faces staggering costs. Discover the financial hurdles ahead.
THE HFA’s NHI court challenge raises concerns about the financial viability of medical schemes. Understand the key issues at stake.