Results for: Public Healthcare

Health Minister JP Nadda has outlined a comprehensive 100-day agenda for the country’s public healthcare sector, prioritizing the expansion of health insurance coverage, digitization of routine immunizations, and addressing non-communicable diseases. The agenda includes extending the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana to individuals aged 70 and above, launching the U-WIN portal for digital immunization records, and establishing the National Health Claims Exchange for streamlined insurance claim processing. The ministry also aims to enhance operational efficiency by introducing faster license issuance for certain food businesses under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has faced criticism for making unrealistic promises related to the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme during the recent election campaign. In a video clip that has gone viral, Lesufi is seen pledging that anyone who votes for the ANC will have access to free medical care at private healthcare facilities. However, experts have cautioned that such a promise is not feasible as the NHI bill has yet to be signed into law and its implementation is not imminent. The head of Health Systems Strengthening at the Board of Health Funders has emphasized the need for the government to address the current challenges within the public healthcare system before rolling out NHI. The DA’s health shadow MEC for Gauteng has condemned Lesufi’s election speech as a desperate attempt to remain in office.