SPOTLIGHT OP-ED: Underinvestment in healthcare infrastructure will cost SA in the long run

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Investment in public health facilities is crucial as South Africa weathers storms on various fronts — from drought (water shortages) and flooding putting strain on health infrastructure to a harsh economic climate that makes private healthcare unafforda...

has increased by 2.2% this year, which is well above our 1.3% population growth. As more people use public healthcare facilities, it is only sensible that the health system will have to be better equipped and will need more capacity to serve more people.

Unfortunately, the investment in health infrastructure does not reflect this — putting into question whether quality healthcare for all will be achieved in our lifetime.The National Health Insurance Bill, currently before Parliament, provides for an NHI Fund and outlines the related funding and governance arrangements.

On the country’s readiness and funding of the planned reforms, many have expressed concern, as was reflected in public hearings on the bill. Some concerns related to the readiness of facilities. Recently, the minister of health, Dr Joe Phaahlato a parliamentary question acknowledging the massive infrastructure needs of health facilities in the country.

 

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