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Health Regulatory / 14-11-23 / Tau kaVodloza

Adrian Gore: Current NHI provisions unattainable without sustained public-private partnership

"Considering factors such as the high rate of medical inflation, the issue of fiscal feasibility, long-term affordability and the complexities involved in administering a public healthcare system, what has been included in the NHI Bill will…

Health Regulatory / 20-10-23 / Sisanda Ndlovu

Council for Medical Schemes releases Preliminary Industry Trends 2022 report

"Medical schemes saw higher claims in 2021 due to pent-up demand, leading to increased utilisation. Risk claims pabpm rose to R1,842.54 from R1,738.73, an increase of 5.97%. The claims ratio, therefore, increased from 2021's 90.94% to 2022's…

Health Regulatory / 12-10-23 / Sisanda Ndlovu

Breast Cancer Awareness: Male breast cancer

"Early detection of male breast cancer increases the likelihood of a successful treatment. However, many men put off visiting a doctor when they experience unusual symptoms or signs. Because of this, many cases of male breast cancer are discovered…

Health Regulatory / 14-06-23 / Duty Editor

NHI Bill gets green light from National Assembly

“This in itself is a major milestone. We’ve been on this path over a long period, almost 12 to 14 years, starting with policy development and was also delayed by the advent of the pandemic after it was submitted to Parliament,” says Health Minister,…