Following what was a transformative 2023, bold visions from key industry players will continue to unfold, with the ultimate goal focusing on creating greater access and improved health outcomes for all South Africans.
In a climate where health insurance products are threatening the business model of medical schemes, where healthy and young people aid the sick, commentators say under NHI this may be magnified and medical aid would become unaffordable.
The critical shortage of medical professionals is exacerbated by delays in placing interns nationally, says Dr Edward Ngwenya of the SA Medical Association.