The DA and Business Unity SA negatively react to the announcement that the president will sign the controversial bill into law tomorrow.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to sign the National Health Insurance Bill into law tomorrow. The news has drawn some mixed reaction, with the country's official opposition party and a business organisation representing South African businesses, reacting negatively to the announcement.
The NHI Bill, passed by the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces last year, will provide free healthcare at the point of care for all South Africans, whether in public or private health facilities.Speaking during the State of the Nation Address in February, Ramaphosa said the state was working tirelessly to improve healthcare quality and access equality, despite the country’s health system significantly impacting people’s lives.
In the meantime, the minister said his department is strengthening key delivery areas. These include the healthcare benefits design, digital health systems, and risk identification and fraud prevention.Phaahla will conduct a question-and-answer session with the media immediately after the ceremony.Vaalweekblad reports that DA leader John Steenhuisen said in response that the announcement has caused panic among citizens.
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