South Africa’s National Health Insurance (NHI) aims to provide comprehensive healthcare services to all citizens without financial stress. The innovative approach to funding will level the disparity between private and public sectors. The NHI also seeks to transform the pharmaceutical sector, improve quality, and address disparities. Despite facing challenges, the NHI is a significant juncture for South Africa as it moves towards making healthcare a common asset for all citizens.
The South African Parliament has approved the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, marking a groundbreaking move towards achieving universal healthcare in the country. Despite opposition from various parties, including the Democratic Alliance (DA), Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), and Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), the African National Congress (ANC) leveraged its majority in the National Assembly to secure the bill’s passage.
