Challenging road ahead for South Africa’s healthcare system

In May, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law, aiming to implement Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in South Africa. However, this move has sparked debates and potential court challenges questioning the Act’s constitutionality, including opposition from political parties within the Government of National Unity (GNU). The government will implement NHI over several years, but clear…

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