Numerous residents in Gauteng have gathered at the Dlamini Multipurpose Hall in Soweto to express their views on the NHI bill.
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize said the NHI will only be fully implemented by 2026, while Treasury has estimated that rolling out NHI will cost an additional R33 billion a year from the beginning of the 2025/26 financial year.
Parliament’s Health Portfolio Committee chair Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo received the report of the health market inquiry into the private sector which was released on Monday.
Emergency medical staff have over the years come under increased attack while carrying out their duties.
The SAHCR last month issued Dlomu with a subpoena after he and his department were singled out in a report last year.
The Medical Rights Advocacy Network says the number of KZN cancer patients who have died as a result of the oncology crisis is possibly much larger than the Life Esidimeni tragedy.
Dhlomo has come under fire over the inactive machines used to provide radiotherapy treatment for cancer patients and for mismanaging the shortage of oncologists in KZN.
The Public Protector will be investigating the KZN Health MEC’s usage of a medical helicopter in 2012.
KZN premier Zweli Mkhize will decide on the Health MEC's future after improper use of a state helicopter.
Helen Zille has again been criticised for her decision to inspect President Jacob Zuma's Nkandla home.
