Ramaphosa pushing ahead with the NHI in South Africa

• President Cyril Ramaphosa is indeed pushing ahead with the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme in South Africa, despite ongoing legal challenges.
• The NHI aims to provide access to quality healthcare for all South Africans, regardless of their location or ability to pay, and the government has allocated R9.3 billion for the scheme in the 2026 budget.
• The rollout of the NHI is expected to continue, with the government planning to improve healthcare services through refurbishing facilities, building new hospitals, and expanding primary healthcare platforms.