Healthcare

2017 patient survey reveals experience of care in SA hospitals

The results of the 2017 Discovery Health Patient Survey Scores (PaSS), unveiling the list of the leading 20 hospitals, as rated by patients based on their in-hospital experience, have been finalised and published on the Discovery website.

Women healthcare decision-makers empower others to live healthier lives

“Internationally, women have huge purchasing power – amounting to an estimated US$20 trillion in annual consumer spending, which is the equivalent of R275.5 trillion in local currency. Since the advent of democracy in South Africa, we are seeing the number of women in more senior positions growing and with this comes increased spending power.

High aspirations for universal healthcare in South Africa

On 21 June 2018, the Minister of Health published the draft National Health Insurance Bill, 2018 (NHI Bill) for public comment. The NHI Bill aims to enable access to free, universal, high-quality healthcare for all, by creating a single national health insurance fund; and would centralise procurement of medical supplies by the State.

Comment on the NHI Bills presented by Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi