Business and health professionals dismayed NHI bill will be signed
Busa has lobbied hard against the bill, saying that while it supports the need for reform, the legislation is unworkable and unaffordable
14 May 2024 - 10:43
UPDATED 14 May 2024 - 11:43
News that President Cyril Ramaphosa will sign the controversial National Health Insurance (https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/national/health/2024-05-13-breaking-news-ramaphosa-to-sign-nhi-bill-on-wednesday/) (NHI) Bill into law on Wednesday has been met with dismay by organised business and healthcare professionals.
Business Unity SA (Busa) said it was deeply concerned by the development, as it believed the legislation was unimplementable and would damage the health system, the economy and investor confidence...
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