JOHANNESBURG - Most people want better healthcare in South Africa; not only for the rich but for the poor as well but the route there has been a major bone of contention.
The ANC in government is pushing ahead with the National Health Insurance.
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Business and partners in the government of National Unity say the NHI as it is envisaged in law is not the way to go.
The Hospital Association Conference is underway.
The Netcare CEO, Dr Richard Friedland, says mandatory medical cover for formally employed people can help lift the burden off the public sector.
Friedland discussed this with eNCA.
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