A proposed R6.9 billion is to be allocated over the next three years to prepare for the rollout of the system across the country
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According to the Division of Revenue Bill which Godongwana tabled on Wednesday, the government proposes that the NHI Grant Fund, to which the R1.4 billion will be transferred, remains in place until the NHI Fund is created through legislation. A total of R456 million will be paid to the fund in 2024-25, R462 million in 2025-26 and R471 million in 2026-27.
Spending on health systems will be to “improve access to, and quality of, healthcare through expansion of the alternative dispensing and distribution model for chronic medication” and “improved quality health services in all primary healthcare facilities”.
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