# The Institute of Race Relations says health spending must prioritise saving lives, not funding black economic empowerment premiums. The organisation urges Parliament to make it clear in the Special Appropriations Bill that none of the 754-million-rand allocated to the Department of Health can be used for BEE. The institute’s Gabriel Crouse says funds must focus on value-for-money and improving health outcomes, benefiting all patients equally, regardless of race:
Institute of Race Relations urges Parliament to exclude BEE premiums from health spending [SOUND]
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