Members of Parliament debating the National Health Insurance Bill (NHI) have questioned the financial sustainability of the plan, while some netizens say the legislation is being rushed.
Minister of Health Minister Zweli Mkhize presented a basic outline of what the NHI will look like when it is rolled out across the country, but dismayed opposition parties said his presentation was thin on details.
The draft National Health Insurance bill was approved by cabinet earlier this week and is the driving force behind the ruling ANC’s goal of implementing a universal healthcare system in South Africa.
Cabinet’s approval is not enough though, as the bill will still need to meet parliamentary approval before it is signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The primary aim of NHI is to ensure that sick people are treated based on their illness, not their ability to pay.
It is a huge issue in South Africa
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