SA ‘on a hiding to nowhere’ with two health systems as NHI plan steams ahead
Existing system is a mess, say experts, which requires a common focus and suitable reform programme
07 August 2022 - 00:00
SA has two parallel health systems, public and private, “neither of which are functioning well”, says Dr Nicholas Crisp, deputy director-general in the health department...
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