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Media: Media Statements

Inflation based health tax increases are not enough to make a difference

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s inflation adjusted increases to the excise duties on alcohol and tobacco will do little to reduce excessive consumption and the social and health costs associated with these products. Godongwana tabled the inflation-based increases as part […]

Thank you for listening to us Mr President, says health advocates

The proposed move by the South African government to increase the tax on alcohol this year is a welcome move in the right direction, says […]

Creating an efficient state is critical – but we still need a plan to protect the most vulnerable

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana placed a strong emphasis on improving the efficiency of the South African state in the delivery of the Medium Term Budget […]

Budget’s provincial health focus is helpful, but must come with improved oversight to ensure efficiencies

The employment of more than 800 post-community service doctors over the next three years is an important move by the government to ensure that critical […]

New health appointments will help, but must be distributed to rural areas

The National Department of Health’s plans to hire an additional 1600 healthcare workers must be commended as a necessary step to ensure accessible healthcare becomes […]

Treasury’s health bailout sends the right signals to communities, showing that it’s a government that cares

The Rural Health Advocacy Project (RHAP) welcomes the R28 billion health bailout National Treasury has allocated to navigate debt and the provision of health services […]