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What can be done to ensure that all South Africans have access to high-quality, affordable and equitable health care? Picture: 123RF/yetiyeaw
There have been many arguments, both in support of and against the NHI Bill since it was introduced to parliament in 2019. With the bill having been passed by the National Assembly in June, it has once again become a hot topic for debate.Historically, only about 20% of South Africans can afford private health care. This means more than 80% of the population relies on public health care and its infrastructure.
Of the portion of the population who can afford it, most choose private health care so they can have immediate access to private care as and when needed. This level of convenience and security is not easily accessible in the public sector due to lack of quality infrastructure. However, it should be available to all citizens.provide private healthcare benefits to their employees, the passing of the NHI Bill has further implications, and may mean they want to reassess such benefits.
s it possible to find a compromise between the NHI and current private medical insurance, utilising the advantages of both public and private healthcare systems, that will benefit employers and their employees?
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