NHI faces critical legal test

SA’s NHI project is heading into a critical legal test as the Constitutional Court (ConC) reviews whether Parliament followed proper public participation when passing the law. President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to argue before the Court that the NHI is a necessary step to address deep inequality in access to healthcare inherited from apartheid. – Business Times (26 April 2026)

Global HIV funding ends in 8 years

SA has less than eight years before one of its most important external funding streams, Global Fund to fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria programmes ends, reported Bhekisisa (29 April 2026). The final grant to SA in Grant Cycle 9, will end in March 2034. Meanwhile, a 2023 Department of Health plan to integrate key population services into public clinics has reportedly not yet been approved. Implementers are shifting from running parallel services to training and supporting public sector staff.

Diabetes dashboard to speed up care

The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) launched a diabetes dashboard to speed up care in public hospitals – Times Live (19 April 2026)

Removal of medical tax credits on the cards

“With significant legal and logistical uncertainty still surrounding the NHI's implementation, making precipitous changes to the tax system could have unforeseen and damaging consequences for millions of South Africans.” - Business Day(17 October 2025)

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