The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has escalated its fight against the unlawful denial of medical treatment to foreign and undocumented individuals. They are launching an urgent application in the Durban High Court. The legal action aims to protect access to healthcare and ensure the continued availability of public health facilities. This is amidst ongoing reports of intimidation and…
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Medical Schemes Face Legal Action Over Profiling
The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) is considering legal action against major medical aid schemes and administrators in response to the report. It found evidence of racial profiling against Black healthcare providers. Medical schemes could be heavily impacted. The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) has warned it may pursue legal action, potentially through the Equality Court, against some of South…