Tuberculosis (TB) remains South Africa’s most lethal infectious disease. TB deaths claimed an estimated 56,000 lives in 2023. This occurred even as the number of new infections saw a sharp decline, health officials have revealed. The stark figures highlight a growing paradox in the country’s fight against the disease. Although fewer people are contracting TB, a stubbornly high number are…
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SAMA Challenges NHI Act: Doctors Speak Out
The South African Medical Association (Sama) has criticised the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act as “deeply flawed.” They warn that its implementation could jeopardise South Africa’s healthcare system. According to Sama chair Mvuyisi Mzukwa, there are significant concerns regarding access to care, financial viability, and administrative hurdles. He asserts that the act could harm doctors and patients. Therefore, SAMA challenges…