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Healthcare Reform in South Africa: a Step in the Direction of Social Justice.
- Source :
- World Medical Journal; Sep2012, Vol. 58 Issue 4, p137-138, 2p
- Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- The article reports on developments pertaining to healthcare reform in South Africa. It looks at the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) which aims to improve access to quality health services for all, pool risks and funds to achieve equity and social solidarity, efficiently mobilise and control financial resources, and strengthen the public health sector. Major reforms in health financing are highlighted.
- Subjects :
- HEALTH care reform
HEALTH policy
MEDICAL care
SOCIAL cohesion
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00498122
- Volume :
- 58
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- World Medical Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 84296416