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The NHI Bill – all your questions answered

WebThe system is designed to be funded by general taxation, eliminating direct, out-of-pocket payments at the point of care. Advocates of the NHI point to a radical shift …

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New acting HOD for Health appointed

WebThe CEO of Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital has been appointed as the acting head of the Northern Cape Department of Health while officials who were recently …

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Health dept dismisses reports of new Covid variant

WebTHE DEPARTMENT of Health issued a statement on Tuesday addressing the circulation of misleading information regarding the Covid-19 Omicron XBB variant on …

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WHO alerts world leaders to risk of mass pathogen threat

WebThe term “Disease X” refers to a hypothetical infectious condition that could emerge in the future, posing a significant risk of causing either an epidemic or a …

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‘Unworkable and unconstitutional’: NHI Bill will damage economy, …

WebSouth Africa’s soon to be signed National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill is “unworkable”, “unconstitutional” and will cause severe damage to the country’s health …

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NHI Bill spells the end of private healthcare for 9 million medical

WebSection 33 of the NHI Bill spelt the end of private healthcare for the 9 million medical scheme members, as well as many valuable business interests within the …

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NC Health dept reveals plans to improve services

Web422. In an effort to strengthen the delivery of health services in the Northern Cape, the provincial Department of Health has embarked on a mission to improve the …

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Mashatile hopeful NHI Bill will be passed

Web321. Deputy President Paul Mashatile is hopeful that the National Health Insurance Bill will be passed by the National Council of Provinces on Wednesday despite …

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Risk of bird flu spreading to cows outside US, says WHO

WebReuters. -. Apr 30, 2024. 1. A World Health Organization official said on Tuesday there was a risk of H5N1 bird flu virus spreading to cows in other countries beyond the United …

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SA faces critical shortage of nurses, with 1 nurse for every 218

WebAccording to the South African Nursing Council, the nurse-to-patient ratio stands at one nurse for every 218 patients. Although it was observed in 2010 that South …

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President Ramaphosa set to sign NHI Bill into law on Wednesday

WebPRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa is set to sign the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law on Wednesday. During the 2024 State of the Nation Address (Sona), …

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Former HOD, director arrested for Kimberley mental hospital …

WebA former head of the Department of Roads and Public Works and a company director of Babereki Consulting Engineers appeared before the Kimberley …

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Questions over mystery “doctor” recommended by Ramaphosa

WebQuestions have been raised about a “bogus” doctor, who is believed to have fake qualifications and no medical experience, that President Cyril Ramaphosa allegedly …

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Makhadzi reportedly in ‘contact with medical specialist’ following

WebIn the entertainment industry, mental health struggles are not a myth with several artists in the past having died by suicide. Makhadzi. Picture: Twitter AWARD …

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Cholera outbreak in South Africa: Everything you need to know

WebSOUTH Africa is currently experiencing a cholera outbreak, with several cases reported in the provinces of Gauteng, Limpopo and the Free State. The highly …

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Meet the new Health Ombudsman: Professor Taole Mokoena

WebHEALTH Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla has announced that former health ombudsman Professor Malegapuru Makgoba has been succeeded by Emeritus …

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NZ court hears shocking details of how SA mom killed 3 young …

WebAccording to New Zealand news website, stuff.co.nz, prosecutor Andrew McRae opened the Crown’s case on Monday where he revealed the shocking …

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More peanut butter brands pulled from shelves after failing to …

WebThis comes a week after it recalled the Pick n Pay No Name Smooth Peanut Butter, Eden Smooth Peanut Butter and Eden Crunch Peanut Butter due to health …

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