NHI Affordability: Key Issues and Legal Perspectives
Discover how NHI affordability is at the center of legal challenges against South Africa's National Health Insurance Act.
Motsoaledi’s Budget Aims to Strengthen Health System
Explore Motsoaledi's budget of R64.8 billion aimed at enhancing South Africa's healthcare infrastructure and reversing austerity measures.
HIV/AIDS Funding Gap: Government Steps In
The South African government has stepped in with a crucial R753.5 million injection from the National Treasury to sustain the nation’s HIV/Aids programmes. This vital funding seeks to close the HIV/AIDS funding gap. The withdrawal of the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) significantly impacted this gap. This move had threatened to…...
Medical Scheme Solvency Issues Impacting Members
Explore the implications of medical scheme solvency as Medihelp, Sizwe Hosmed, and Transmed fall below the required ratio.
Public Servant Concerns on Redirecting Medical Aid Contributions
Explore the complexities facing public servants as their medical scheme contributions may be redirected to a National Health Insurance fund.
Hiring Healthcare Professionals to Address Shortages
South Africa plans to increase hiring of healthcare professionals and solve staffing issues with new funding initiatives.
Gauteng Cancer Treatment Backlog: Court’s Urgent Ruling
Gauteng faces a cancer treatment backlog. Find out how recent court decisions demand accountability and timely patient care.
Balancing act: Medical scheme tax credits in South Africa
Medical scheme tax credits help middle- and lower-income earners afford private healthcare, easing the burden on the public system.
Healthcare funding to reach R329 billion by 2027/28
Eoch Godongwana’s 2025 budget lifts SA health spending from R277bn to R329bn, retaining staff and addressing past shortages with cautious optimism.
Experts warn against using PIC funds for NHI and hospitals
Experts warn that a proposal to use Public Investment Corporation (PIC) funds for NHI is misguided as these funds belong to government employees/pensioners.