South Africa's president approves major health reform law

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Tentative trial dates set for four teens charged with murder | SaltWire #newsupdate #halifax #courtPRETORIA - South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law on Wednesday a bill that aims to provide universal health coverage, hailing it as a major step in the journey towards a more just society although critics say they will challenge it in court.

Supporters call it a generational change to reverse persistent inequality dating to the apartheid era. But opponents say it will be a drain on already stretched public finances, limit patient choice, undermine the quality of care and drive talented doctors out of the country. The government has said the National Treasury will determine the funding sources for NHI, which will include a mandatory pre-payment system and other forms of taxes.

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