South Africa: President Ramaphosa Signs NHI Bill Into Law

President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the importance of the National Health Insurance in providing equal access to healthcare services and addressing inequalities." is also about efficiency and quality. The provision of healthcare in this country is currently fragmented, unsustainable and unacceptable," President Ramaphosa said, adding that he finally"found his pen" to sign the long-awaited Bill.

He is of the view that the NHI Bill presents an innovative approach to funding universal healthcare based on social solidarity. In addition, he said that health insurance ensures that both the public and private sectors complement and reinforce each other. "Even in areas where we never thought see improvement, we see improvement of health facilities, even in our townships, where old people go to get critical medication."

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