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NHI bill about to be signed into law

12 Feb 2024
Author: Neil Helps

NHI bill about to be signed into law

Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa will probably approve a controversial health insurance bill before the national elections.

It was stated during a meeting in Pretoria that it is crucial for the agreement to be signed now. This is to ensure that it can be fully implemented under the new government.

Parliament's National Council of Provinces passed the National Health Insurance Bill in December. It has been sent to the president for approval or possible amendments if there are any legal or technical issues.

The law establishes a government-funded healthcare system for everyone. It also prohibits private companies from covering treatments included in the plan.

Many people want to change the healthcare system in South Africa. Currently, only 16% of the population can afford private healthcare, while the rest have to use crowded public facilities. However, some people are against the government's plans for change. They say the plans haven't been properly calculated, go against the constitution, and could be challenged in court.

The cabinet planned before the president's speech on 8 February, his last one before the elections.

The upcoming vote is expected to be highly competitive. The date of the vote is still unknown. This election is anticipated to be the most competitive since the end of White-minority rule in 1994. According to opinion polls, the ruling African National Congress is at risk of losing its majority. Opinion polls indicate that the ruling African National Congress is at risk of losing its majority.

The meeting will also cover the country's power crisis, issues with the state-owned rail network, crime, and the economy.

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