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Global health at crossroads: WHO responds to US withdrawal
The World Health Organisation faces a critical financial challenge as its largest donor, the United States, moves to withdraw. WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reveals plans to restructure priorities while emphasising the organisation's vital role in protecting US health security. The announcement comes as WHO grapples with both Covid-19 response and current bird flu threats.
Abortion Rights vs Palestinian Lives: The Cynical Game of American Politics
The Democrats are just as complicit as Republican Trump, for refusing to recognise the sexual reproductive rights of women, writes Phakamile Hlubi-Majola.
DA slams Lesufi’s lies on NHI as viral video shows dire state of Helen Joseph Hospital
“The cruel reality of public healthcare has been exposed by London, who was transferred to a private hospital for better treatment after funds flooded in from donors,” said Bloom.
Motsoaledi outlines plans to ensure equal access to quality healthcare for all South Africans
In a recent interview on Metro FM with Faith Mangope, the newly appointed Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi outlined his comprehensive plan to address the deep-rooted inequalities within South Africa's healthcare system.
Brain drain will kill NHI
While good South African medical staff have always readily found lucrative work in the Middle East, the UK, New Zealand and Australia, Canada now seems to have joined the race to lure our best away.
Health union urges new Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi to ‘speedily implement’ NHI
Haitu’s general secretary Lerato Mthunzi expressed the belief that Motsoaledi's appointment as the new Minister of Health would accelerate the implementation of the NHI.
Young people’s access to healthcare has been forgotten in Youth month
Young people refused to allow the state to impose Afrikaans as a language of instruction.
Opposition to NHI driven by a neo-liberal agenda fixated on profit accumulation
Through the HHH Campaign, Hani, the leadership “H” of the campaign, if you like, was taking forward the struggle to achieve the demands of the people of South Africa who faced colonisation, apartheid and related oppression between 1652 and 1994.
Understanding the law-making process: The journey of the NHI Bill
The NHI Bill, aimed at ensuring equal healthcare for all South Africans, has been signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa. This article examines the legislative process that transformed the NHI Bill from a proposal into law.
Phakamile Hlubi-Majola: NHI can succeed if we follow Cuba’s lead
Cuba has established the best healthcare system in the world, free of charge to all its citizens by totally overhauling the profit based system of healthcare, says the writer.
Don’t ditch your medical aid just yet: 4 reasons why you shouldn’t cancel your health cover
There are four reasons why you should not cancel your private medical healthcare in the wake of the signing of the National Health Insurance bill.
Ayanda Sishi-Wigzell: Is the NHI signing an election tactic?
Even if the ANC manages to cobble together a post-elections coalition, the fractious internal dynamics of the ANC would see Ramaphosa fighting an uphill battle to fend off challengers.
NHI will be signed into law but what does this mean for me? We answer your FAQs around the new bill
This week, President Cyril Ramaphosa officially signed the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law.
‘Unworkable and unconstitutional!’ NHI Bill will damage economy, business groups say
Business leaders are highly concerned about the damage NHI could do to the healthcare sector and the economy as a whole.
Ramaphosa says he will sign NHI Bill into law soon
President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will assent to the NHI Bill in the next few weeks.
Agnes Setshwantsho’s husband’s remains exhumed as cops search for clues in murder-for-money probe
Cops in the North West have exhumed the remains of Agnes Setshwantsho's husband amid ongoing investigations in which she is accused of killing relatives to cash out on life insurance policies.
Do you have the right combination of medical aid and gap cover to ensure your clients are effectively protected?
Gap cover has become an essential addition to any comprehensive portfolio to protect clients’ financial and physical wellbeing.
Godongwana says funding model for NHI to be decided after Ramaphosa signs Bill into law
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana said they will discuss the funding model of the NHI after President Cyril Ramaphosa has assented to the bill.
Impending crisis as health insurance exemptions near expiry
Profmed Sheds Light on Looming Expiration of Health Insurance Exemptions Under Medical Schemes Act.
Treasury investigating the exact number of unemployed doctors - Godongwana
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana said they have received conflicting figures on the number of unemployed doctors, but the Department of Health was working on it.
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Ramaphosa says he will definitely sign NHI Bill, soon
President Cyril Ramaphosa says it was a matter of time before he signed the National Health Insurance Bill into law, stating he would definitely sign it into law.
Sona 2024: ANC talks progress and challenges
The ANC said government has been able to deliver on some its programmes, despite the tough economic conditions.
Ramaphosa still applying his mind over contested NHI Bill - Presidency
Vincent Magwenya said President Cyril Ramaphosa has to satisfy himself that all processes were followed before the NHI Bill was passed by Parliament.
Bail denied for murder- for-money accused, Agnes Setshwantsho
A North West woman, accused of murdering her relatives to cash in on life insurance policies taken out in their names, has been denied bail.