President Cyril Ramaphosa says that businesses and organisations who did not sign the latest NHI-focused presidential health compact should work towards the government’s plans anyway, with the hopes that open dialogue will eventually help everyone ‘find each other’.
Responding to questions in a written parliamentary Q&A this past week, the president was asked whether any steps had been taken to address the concerns raised by various stakeholders regarding the second presidential health compact.
The compact was signed by the presidency in August – however, key stakeholders, primarily the private sector, healthcare professionals and business organisations, boycotted the event and refused to sign. ….more
