NHI causes uncertainty for medical schemes
NHI causes uncertainty with its ambitious goals in South Africa. Analyse the challenges to health financing reforms and public funding.
NHI Advertising Campaign Proceeds Despite HIV Funding Shortfall
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi discusses the NHI advertising campaign designed to address misinformation and support health efforts.
NHI Act Legal Challenge: SAMA’s Fight for Justice
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has initiated a legal battle. It is fighting the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. SAMA wants the court to declare the Act unconstitutional. The group highlights a major funding shortfall. This NHI Act legal challenge questions the plan’s massive tax burden. Huge Funding Required Research shows the NHI…...
NHI’s absence from budget raises questions about its future
The Finance Minister's Budget 2025 speech omits mentioning NHI despite references in accompanying documents, highlighting financial and practical challenges.
Motsoaledi fiddles while the health crisis deepens
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi advocates for urgent reforms in public healthcare, in light of conditions at Rahima Moosa and Helen Joseph Hospitals.
Cosatu’s stand against NHI amendments: A political showdown
As President Cyril Ramaphosa considers modifications to the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, Cosatu firmly opposes any changes.
First NHI draft regulations released by Health Minister
The Health Minister has released draft regulations for the NHI Act outlining governance and appointment processes. He will oversee key appointments.
Healthcare coalition opposes collective bargaining plan
A coalition of healthcare organisations has called on the government to abandon its proposed collective bargaining scheme for private healthcare providers.
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.
GNU faces major showdown over National Health Insurance
The GNU witnessed its first significant cabinet clash as ANC and DA ministers debated the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) plan and the future of medical aids.