Ramaphosa set to finally sign contentious NHI Bill into law 'to bring equality in SA'

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The bill, which seeks to provide equal access to healthcare in the country, will be signed into law at the Union Buildings during a public ceremony on Wednesday.

JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to finally sign the National Health Insurance Bill into law on Wednesday.The NHI, which aims to provide equal access to healthcare, has faced objections from opposition parties and the business sector which believe there's not enough money for its implementation.

The Democratic Alliance gave a list of 50 reasons why the bill would fail, also citing medical staff shortages in hospitals.

 

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