President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the much-debated National Health Insurance (NHI) into parliament two weeks before South Africa's crucial May elections. This move was not only a clear statement of intent that the new political dispensation is unwavering in its commitment to improving the lives of South Africans, but it also brought Africa's most diversified economy a step closer to implementing universal healthcare.
If implemented effectively, this will be a landmark moment for the Continent. While there are plenty of fears and doubts about the future of the NHI, MANCOSA believes that South Africans should start focusing on the potential benefits of the NHI. "At a conceptual level, the NHI will significantly benefit the country. While there are critical and relevant issues that need to be ironed out, we need to start working together to make universal healthcare a reality in this country," says Mehnaaz Olla – Manager: MANCOSA School of Healthcare.
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