The National Health Insurance Act 20 of 2023 (NHI), was signed just a few days ago. Private medical schemes have expressed strong support for structural changes that enhance the healthcare system for all South Africans. However, these organisations raise significant…
The provisions of the National Health Insurance Act will be implemented in phases.
The health minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, highlighted this in a speech at the signing of the act last week.
The minister added that it was always government’s intention to have a “rational,…
President Ramaphosa has signed the National Health Insurance Act.
Parliament gave the green light to the National Health Insurance Bill and sent it to the president...
President Ramaphosa has promulgated the National Health Insurance (“NHI”) Act (“the Act”). The NHI, in its bill form, has been controversial since its introduction and...
Work on finalising amendments to Medicines and Related Substances Act Schedules on cannabis will be undertaken once all submissions are received.
The South African Health Products...
There are new regulations regarding the labelling and advertising of foodstuffs on the horizon. On 21 April 2023, the Minister published R3337 – the new...
The National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill is designed to “create the legal framework and foundation for the noble aims embodied in the Freedom Charter and...
Medical malpractice in South African hospitals is far from rare. In fact, the Department of Health faces billions in medical malpractice claims every year.
Three types...