Legal and Compliance Officer at Africa Unity Life, Johan Ferreira, evaluates the Medical Schemes Amendment Bill and explains how the private sector can use their knowledge to shape National Health Insurance […]
Aaron Motsoaledi
NDoH in Talks with Healthcare Funders on NHI
The National Department of Health (NDoH) has initiated dialogue with private healthcare providers, changing its previous stance on the role of private healthcare providers under National Health Insurance (NHI). The […]
China Invests in South African Healthcare
The Chinese government has donated medical imaging equipment to the value of over R1.5 million to the Steve Biko Academic Hospital. The Steve Biko Academic Hospital is the first beneficiary […]
Tribunal to Hear Esidimeni Report Appeals
Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has established an independent ad hoc tribunal which will process all of the appeals relating to the Health Ombudsman’s damning report into the deaths of […]
NDoH & France Sign Declaration of Intent to Focus on NHI
The National Department of Health (NDoH) and the Embassy of France have signed a Declaration of Intent for Health which outlines priorities for cooperation in the development and implementation of […]
SAMA Disappointed by Health Minister’s Statements
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has expressed its disappointment and concern over remarks by Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi regarding the uptake of posts by doctors. Last week during […]
SAMA Condemns New Overtime Policy
The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has issued a statement saying that they are concerned with the new overtime policy for public healthcare personnel signed and released by Health Minister […]
NDoH Showcases eHealth Tools on World Prematurity Day
As part of World Prematurity Day, Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will showcase eHealth solutions implemented by the National Department of Health (NDoH) designed to promote and raise awareness about […]
SMS System Streamlines Chronic Medication Collection
The North West Department of Health (NW DoH) has reported an improvement in patient waiting times at provincial clinics following the implementation of the Central Chronic Medication Distribution and Delivery […]
2016 SAMA Conference Kicks Off in Sandton
Today the annual South African Medical Association (SAMA) Conference has launched with the aim of bringing together some of the most prominent healthcare professionals in South Africa to discuss this […]
#FeesMustFall Could Lead to Lack of Medical Interns
The Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, and the South African Medical Association (SAMA) have expressed concern over the impact that the #FeesMustFall protests could have on final year medical […]
NDoH Finalising Draft of NHI Financing Models
Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has announced that a draft set of the National Health Insurance (NHI) ‘financing scenarios’ is expected to be ready for provincial health MECs in October. According to […]