SA ‘remains committed’ to NHI, Ramaphosa tells UN
President Cyril Ramaphosa has told the United Nations that South Africa remains committed to implementing the National Health Insurance.
Ramaphosa spoke at the High-Level Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health in New York on Monday.
The United Nations is set to host the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday.
Ramaphosa says the BRICS and G20 countries are well-positioned to advance progress for the most vulnerable women, children and adolescents.
"We remained committed to implementing universal health coverage through the establishment of a National Health Insurance, which will have far-reaching benefits for the access to health services for women, children and adolescents.
"I am certain that with the joint stewardship of the global leaders, supported by the partnership for maternal, newborn and child health and other champions, we stand a far better chance of delivering on our promise to women, children and adolescents across the world."
In June this year, the National Assembly passed the National Health Insurance Bill, pushing it a step closer to being signed into law.
The bill, which seeks to achieve universal health coverage for all South Africans, was first introduced to Parliament in 2019.
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