Pregnant Women, School Learners To Benefit First From Nhi Motsoaledi

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has given a hint of what South Africans can expect once the National Health Insurance NHI becomes operational.

Motsoaledi said the NHI aims to improve the healthcare system by making sure that everyone gets proper healthcare despite their background.

The South African government has been delving into the idea of NHI for many years. Some people are against the idea of universal health coverage.

Speaking at the South African Communist Party SACP's fifth Special National Congress conference last week, Motsoaledi said children starting school and pregnant women will benefit first.

The Minister argued that National Health Insurance is important because it will help take the burden off public hospitals. He claimed that it will also see more people covered by affordable health insurance