Health Department asserts plans to introduce NHI 

The Health Department has asserted its plans to have the NHI recognised and implemented, especially in light of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Department of Health took to Twitter on Sunday, 13 December 2020, to rehash the conversation on the National Health Insurance (NHI) and its establishment. The tweet shared was a video that showcased how Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize spent International Universal Health Coverage Day on Saturday, 12 December 2020.

During his hospital visit, the minister confirmed that the country has entered into the second wave of the global pandemic, as the country is believed to have surpassed the 6 000 daily infection rate in this past weekend’s statements. More than just surpassing it, on Sunday, 13 December 2020, some 7 999 new cases were reported.

The pandemic and the demand on the public health sector has emphasised the need for the state to advance the implementation of the NHI. The implementation thereof, if handled right, would bridge the gap between the public and private healthcare sectors.

See the posts below.

The total of 860 964 #COVID19 cases have been reported with 7 999 new cases identified. 5 859 178 tests have been completed with 39 423 new tests conducted. There are 170 more COVID-19 related deaths bringing the total deaths to 23 276.Our recoveries now stand at 761 011. pic.twitter.com/JBZNnGACGJ

— Department of Health (@HealthZA) December 13, 2020

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South Africa entered its second wave of fhe coronavirus this week, and marked International Universal Health Coverage Day on 12th December by highlighting its plans for the NHI. pic.twitter.com/NeoKgwv1nk

— Department of Health (@HealthZA) December 13, 2020

Sabelo Makhubo
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