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Trade Union Solidarity threatens legal action as NHI set to go ahead
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Type of article: News
MedED Catalogue Reference: MNG0035
Category: News
Category Cross-reference: NHI| Health Policy
Keywords: NHI, Healthcare policy, Solidarity
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14 May 2024, 15:00
Contributor: Linda Ravenhill
Trade union Solidarity has issued a threat of legal action ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa's signing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill.
The organisation has vowed to initiate legal proceedings within an hour of the bill's signing and demand accountability for costs from Ramaphosa and Health Minister Dr. Joe Phaahla.
Solidarity intends to challenge the bill through all available avenues, highlighting concerns over its potential negative impact on healthcare in South Africa. CEO Dr. Dirk Hermann has criticized the government for pushing forward with flawed legislation, warning of severe consequences for all citizens if the bill is ratified. Hermann emphasized the president's responsibility for endorsing legislation with significant flaws, suggesting that the NHI Bill poses a grave threat to the welfare of South Africans.
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