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The Thinking Behind The Conference Abstract Themes

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Health Minister Confirms NHI Moving Forward Despite Opposition

Health Minister Confirms NHI Moving Forward Despite Opposition

South Africa is moving ahead with implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, says President Cyril Ramaphosa, despite opposition in and outside government.
Private Hospitals Propose Alternative to NHI

Private Hospitals Propose Alternative to NHI

Government and the private sector could work together much more effectively to improve healthcare services in South Africa, but the potential
NHI Critics Cry Foul Over New Court Twist

NHI Critics Cry Foul Over New Court Twist

The health ministry has proposed a “pragmatic solution” to the myriad court cases challenging the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, but doctors’ and medical aid

Building the Universal Health Coverage South Africa Needs

South Africa’s ambition to achieve universal health coverage is both urgent and noble. It reflects a commitment to the constitutional right to access healthcare and

Health Needs Trust Work, Not Turf Wars

In addressing South Africa’s healthcare crisis, sector leaders are being tested not only on their technical capabilities and resources but also on the society they

The R457 billion NHI Question: Where Will It Come From?

Originally published in the Citizen: 10 November 2025 Written by Ina Opperman Government says it will need R457 billion for NHI by year 14. Where

South Africa’s Deadly Shortage of ICU Beds and Staff

Originally published in the Saturday Star Don’t hold your breath if you need an ICU bed. South Africa has just five ICU beds per 100

Hospital Association of South Africa Announces New Board of Directors

The Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA) has announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors following its Annual General Meeting held on Monday,

A Lament for South African Healthcare. There is Another Way.

There’s an old African idiom: “When elephants fight, the grass suffers. ” The ‘elephants’, however, are two interdependent players in healthcare: the government, which is