Plans to redirect South African public servants’ significant medical scheme contributions into the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) fund face considerable hurdles. Delegates at the annual Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) conference heard this on Tuesday. Any such move would necessitate complex changes to public servants’ conditions of service. Staunch resistance to this process is likely. Public servants currently benefit…
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Global Pandemic Treaty: A New Era of Cooperation
In April, World Health Organisation (WHO) member states concluded the negotiations for a new pandemic treaty, often referred to as the Global Pandemic Treaty. These demonstrate a crucial capacity for nations to unite despite escalating geopolitical tensions. Precious Matsoso, co-chair of the negotiating body, delivered this key message at the annual Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) conference in Cape Town.…