'Revolutionary' South African Health Insurance Bill Criticised SouthAfrica NHI
Opposition parties have raised concern over the African National Congress's approval of the National Health Insurance Bill, citing potential corruption and public health facilities' general unreadiness.
Health Minister Joe Phaahla praised the legislation, saying:"This is one of the most revolutionary pieces of legislation presented to this house since the dawn of our democracy in 1994." However, opposition parties stance against the legislation have seen some speaking out agains tit. African Christian Democratic Party MP Marie Sukers said:"The consequences of this legislation will be far-reaching and very costly with the inevitable consequence we may face an exodus out of the country by medical corporations and human capital."
The bill will be go to the National Council of Provinces for concurrence before being presented to President Cyril Ramaphosa for consideration.Second reading debate on the National Health Insurance Bill in the National Assembly Minister of Health, Dr Mathume Joe Phaahla, 13 June 2023
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