Writing in his latest newsletter, Ramaphosa also said the current healthcare insurance situation in the country does not serve the poor and the middle class and the National Health Insurance will be a 'lifeline' for millions.
JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa says access to quality and decent healthcare should not depend on one’s ability to pay.
The signing was received with mixed reactions, with many praising the move while others questioned the country’s readiness for universal healthcare.Ramaphosa said the training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare personnel who work in both the public and private sectors is subsidised by the State.
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