Coronavirus pandemic holds lessons for South Africa’s universal health care plans
By: Steve Reid, University of Cape Town A healthcare worker collecting a swab for a COVID-19 test from a community member. AFP via Getty Images The National Health Insurance (NHI) has become an idealistic concept known as “imaginary”. It’s become the idea onto which all South Africa’s aspirations for healthcare have been projected. The dream of a system that is fairer, less divided and more efficient. It’s even been […]