South Africa’s National Assembly has passed the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, the parliament announced on Monday, June 12.

The NHI Bill aims to ensure universal access to healthcare services in the country, by creating a National Health Insurance Fund and defining its powers, functions, and governance structures. This Fund will also enable the purchase of healthcare services for all registered users.

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