Momentum Health Solutions’ estimate that National Health Insurance (NHI) will cost more than R1.3 trillion a year was “mathematical hooliganism” designed to scare South Africans into rejecting the new system, says Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi (pictured).
Motsoaledi also said – not for the first time – that he and the Department of Health will engage in dialogue with people who are in favour of universal health coverage but have objections to the NHI Act.
Motsoaledi, along with other members of the ANC’s national executive committee, addressed the media on Tuesday following the party’s three-day policy lekgotla.
“We are going to implement section 57 [of the NHI Act] immediately to make sure that we get going with transitional mechanisms. But simultaneously we are intending to run massive roadshows, workshops, and meet all the roleplayers and relevant stakeholders to understand their concerns,” the minister said. ….more
