# Medical professionals have submitted proposals to president Cyril Ramaphosa, calling the National Health Insurance unimplementable. The Universal Healthcare Access Coalition suggests compulsory medical scheme membership for high earners, a state-supported scheme to compete with private options and independent hospital management. The coalition suggests private sector contributions with tax financing to achieve equitable healthcare. Critics argue the NHI risks overburdening resources and professionals, with alternative reforms offering a more sustainable path to universal healthcare.
Healthcare experts reject NHI, propose alternatives to achieve universal care