News Desk | NHI
 

15 August 2024,  15:30

The signing of the Second Presidential Health Compact, which aimed to promote collaboration between South Africa's public and private sectors, has been postponed for a week.

The delay follows Business Unity South Africa's (Busa's) decision not to sign the agreement due to its explicit endorsement of the NHI Act in its current form—a law that many business organizations and some political groups oppose.

Busa's concerns stem from the lack of consultation on changes to the compact, which now focuses on NHI implementation rather than broader health system strengthening.

The signing has been rescheduled for August 22, allowing time for further negotiations. 

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