Healthcare

Signing the NHI into law is premature and unconstitutional, says Profmed CEO

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially signed the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law, a move that has sparked a wave of criticism from the private sector. Among the critics is Craig Comrie, CEO of Profmed, who stresses the critical need meaningful reform to the healthcare system which preserves South Africa’s healthcare assets, with a particular emphasis on protecting our doctors and nurses.

Discovery Health Medical Scheme notes an increase in young people diagnosed with chronic high blood pressure (hypertension)

Signing of NHI Bill into law has no effect yet

Disappointment as President prepares to sign flawed bill

Medihelp Medical Scheme: our view on the National Health Insurance Act

As an organisation that has and will always have the best interests of the members of our medical scheme at heart, we also deeply care for the communities in which we operate and thus all South African citizens.