South Africa’s National Health Insurance law is officially in effect
During the ceremony held on 15 May, President Cyril Ramaphosa kept his vow to sign the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law before the 2024 national election, turning the disputed healthcare system into South Africa’s reality.
When the concept was still in the planning phase, the NDOH and CPI World worked hand in hand to develop the system for South Africa’s healthcare and enable universal access to health services. This strategy includes a process in which doctors will be paid in a timely manner, and citizens can receive the very best healthcare from the doctor of their choice.
The National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, passed by the National Assembly (NA) and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) last year, will provide free healthcare at the point of service to all South Africans, whether in public or private facilities.
During the February State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Ramaphosa stated that the state is working relentlessly to improve healthcare quality and access equality, despite the fact that the country’s health system has a huge impact on people’s lives.
During the debate on President Ramaphosa’s SONA, Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla said that the NHI will be implemented in two remaining phases from 2024 to 2026, with the government focusing on establishing the NHI Fund’s Board of Directors and CEO, as well as many crucial committees, between 2026 and 2028.
“We are confident that the innovative funding of infrastructure as stated by the President will also contribute to health facilities,” he told Parliament at the time.
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