AFTER many years of public policy making and debate, South Africa's National Health Insurance (NHI) has finally become law.
The signing of this law by President Cyril Ramaphosa on May 15, marks a historic victory for equitable health care and for progressive and socialist forces in South Africa. It heralds a new era in which health care is treated as a right for all citizens, not just the privileged few.
As we embark on this transformative journey, it is essential to remain steadfast in our commitment to equity, universal coverage and social solidarity. The NHI is not just a policy; it is a promise to the people of South Africa that their health and well-being will always be