asked some academics and activists what qualities that person should have to tackle the key health issues the country faces.
At the same time, problems like entrenched health sector corruption and high levels of medico-legal claims against the state remain acute. Health budgets have been shrinking in real terms over the last decade. Financial shortfalls and shortages of healthcare workers in our health facilities are dire, while health needs enlarge.
"It must be someone who is able to work on creating a fairer system for access to proper healthcare services across the country, not just in specific provinces. They must invest in health infrastructure, invest in human resources for health, and invest in some of the more positive aspects of preparing for national health insurance," she says. She adds that the person must prioritise fixing the"glaring issues in the NHI Act" to avert looming law suits.
At the same time, that person should be someone who understands that health is more than a biomedical response - health is also issues like food security, sanitation, stable livelihoods and safety," he says. "Politicians can come with very short-term, very narrow party politics," says Drimie. But, he adds, enduring and relevant health programmes survive beyond political tenure and are more likely to achieve positive health outcomes.For activist Anele Yawa, who is secretary general of the Treatment Action Campaign, we need someone who puts people first. He says the minister must serve the interests of people and show humility for the office.
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