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Proposed Health Professions Act Amendment a double-edged sword

Posted in: Access to Medicines, Comment, Focus, Healthcare system, Healthcare Workers, InFocus, Latest, Spotlight

The Democratic Alliance intends to propose legislation that would allow healthcare professionals to do community service and internships in private hospitals. Such a legislative change risks exacerbating some of South Africa’s healthcare inequalities, argues Bulela Vava.

Proposed Health Professions Act Amendment a double-edged sword

NHI lawmakers: Face to Face with DA MP Michele Clarke

Posted in: Healthcare system, Latest, NHI

Michele Clarke recently took over the reins from Siviwe Gwarube as the Democratic Alliance’s health spokesperson and is no stranger to the hotbed of parliamentary politics. Bienne Huisman sat down with her to discuss taking up her new role amid ongoing deliberations on the NHI Bill in Parliament.