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'Reform is needed in SA's public and private health systems' - SECTION27

By Keely Goodall

Wasanga Mehana spoke to SECTION27 health rights programme head Sasha Stevenson about the state of the South African healthcare sector.

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    NHI: Various committees to be established, including one for pricing

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    1008 days ago
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    Mkhize: Health forum to allay NHI looting fears

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