Johannesburg: AfricUpdate – News Desk
The Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, is in KwaZulu-Natal today, to engage with stakeholders in the faith-based sector regarding the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. The Department of Health stated that this session in Melmoth forms part of a nationwide roadshow focused on health reform.
The goal is to help South Africans better understand how this legislative reform will address the healthcare needs of all citizens, particularly those who rely exclusively on the underfunded and overburdened public health system. Since the NHI was enacted by President Cyril Ramaphosa in May 2024, numerous stakeholders from various sectors of society, including traditional leaders, trade unions, religious organisations, civil society groups, and youth organisations, have reached out to the Ministry of Health to request exclusive engagement regarding the NHI Act.
“The NHI Act is not just a policy but a promise of a better, healthier future for every South African.” the advisory read. The country is actively working towards achieving universal health coverage through the NHI system. The NHI is intended to provide financial protection for everyone, ensuring that access to quality healthcare does not depend on an individual’s ability to pay. Motsoaledi explained that it will also help to use resources efficiently by pooling funds and strategically purchasing services.
