Disappointment, concern and court after Ramaphosa decides to sign NHI Bill

Numerous organisations are getting ready to challenge the constitutionality of the NHI Bill in court after the president signs it on Wednesday.Disappointment, concern and dismay that the president will sign the NHI Bill at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Wednesday were evident in comments from medical and civic organisations on Tuesday. Legal proceedings are also starting.

The South African Health Professionals Collaboration is also preparing a legal challenge. It is a national group of nine medical, dental and allied healthcare practitioners’ associations representing more than 25 000 dedicated private and public sector healthcare workers. He says as healthcare practitioners, their members’ primary concern is the wellbeing of their patients. “As experts in our field, we believe the president has an obligation to ensure that the NHI improves, rather than limits overall healthcare for every citizen. He has failed to do this.”

“The HFA will continue monitoring developments closely and share updates as necessary. Our goal remains the same: a healthcare system that works for all South Africans, and we will take all necessary actions to support that goal.” “Public consultation cannot just be a matter of procedure, but must include proper consideration of the input received, as spelled out in the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act. It is hard to believe that there has been proper consideration when draft legislation is finalised without change after a comment period.”

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

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