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Tag: Healthcare South Africa

  • TAC Seeks to Join Legal Fray Over NHI Act

    The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC), a patient advocacy organisation, seeks to join the legal battle over the future of South African healthcare. The TAC seeks to join the South African Medical Association’s (SAMA) court challenge against the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. It states it must represent the perspective of millions who depend on the public health system. The move…

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  • Ongoing Crisis in Gauteng and the Response from MEC

    Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has defended her department, stating there is “no crisis” despite persistent reports of critical issues. These include doctors going unpaid for months and ongoing scrutiny over deep-seated corruption. Some view these issues as part of the ongoing crisis in Gauteng. She asserted that systemic issues had been resolved under her leadership. Nkomo-Ralehoko said…

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  • 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 scheme requires huge funding. It…

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