A good healthcare system is not magical thinking
National Health Insurance (NHI) was signed into law on May 15. At best, this move is little more than a cheap electioneering ploy to trick...
Health & Pharmaceutical Law
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Private medical schemes weigh in on the NHI Act
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…
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Phaahla Shines Light on National Health Insurance Act
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,…
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National Health Insurance Act signed
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...
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NHI litigation inevitable – Here is what you need to know about the National Health Insurance Act
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...
Sabinet and Vertice Software Solutions partner to offer streamlined CPD compliance solution
Sabinet, a leading provider of African information services, and Vertice Software Solutions (VSS), a leader in Education Technology (EdTech), have announced a new partnership to simplify...
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Medicines and Related Substances Act Schedules on cannabis under the spotlight
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...
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President to puff, puff, pass Cannabis Bill into law
In September 2018, the Constitutional Court of South Africa unanimously ruled that the personal and private use of Cannabis, by adults, would be decriminalised. This...
Commission initiates investigation against Johnson & Johnson (Pty) Ltd and Janssen Pharmaceutica (Pty) Ltd
In response to media queries, the Competition Commission (Commission) confirms that on 12 September 2023, the Competition Commissioner in terms of section 49B(1) of the...
Guideline on medical incapacity in mining industry republished
The guideline for a mandatory code of practice for the management of medical incapacity due to ill-health and injury in the mining sector has been...
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