NHI: Snail pace to ensure smooth implementation
When Government made the announcement that it would be introducing the National Health Insurance programme, there was a collective gasp from many South Africans as they were suddenly wading into seemingly unfamiliar waters. However, when one considers that every developed nation in the world has a NHI programme in some way, shape or form, the South African model is long overdue and if managed correctly can put the country on the map as one of the best providers of healthcare in the world.