“Waiting to receive care” The Politics of the National Health Insurance Policy in South Africa
Date: 26 June 2024
Time: 12:00-14:00 (SAST)
Overview: The Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation (IPATC) at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) cordially invites you to an insightful webinar titled “Waiting to receive care”: The politics of the National Health Insurance Policy in South Africa. Join us as we explore the politics and history of South Africa’s National Health Insurance (NHI) policy, a critical step toward achieving universal health coverage. In light of President Cyril Ramaphosa signing the NHI Bill into law on May 15, 2024, we will delve into the 17-year development of the policy, examining the power struggles between key stakeholders, including the African National Congress, National Department of Health, National Treasury, healthcare workers, and the private sector. Utilizing Judith Butler’s concept of grievable and ungrievable lives, we will discuss who is deemed worthy of universal health coverage in South Africa and the implications of the two-tier healthcare system.
Ms Zoliswa Ntsoko (South Africa) is the Institute’s Administrative Assistant who assists with general administration and research. She is a seasoned professional with a background in Disaster Management. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Management from Milpark Business School, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Management from Regenesys Business School. She also holds certificates in Project Management, and in Disaster Management. Previously, she has worked as a Disaster Management Specialist at the City of Johannesburg – Disaster Management Centre.
Ms Cecilia Lwiindi Nedziwe-Moyo is the Research Coordinator at the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation. She previously served as a Regional Coordinator at the Centre for Peace Initiatives in Africa (CPIA) in Zimbabwe between 2007 and 2013. She completed her master’s degree in International Studies, Peace, and Conflict Resolution at the University of Queensland in Australia as a Rotary Peace Scholar. She has just completed her doctoral studies at Rhodes University. Her areas of interest include: gender, foreign policy, regional organisations and conflict resolution.
Ms Thembeka Somtseu is a seasoned professional with a background in the textile and construction sectors. She holds a National Diploma in Business Administration from the Durban University of Technology, and studied Development Communication and Media Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand. She worked as a corporate communications specialist for more than ten years, serving in both local and multinational companies.