It is estimated that there are approximately 7.5million actively employed citizens who do not belong to a private medical scheme. Many have cited that they simply cannot afford the contributions for medical schemes and as a result, limits the health citizen’s ability to access adequate primary healthcare.

 

In this hour, we speak to various stakeholders in the health ecosystem on their efforts to reform the system and how they will use this opportunity to work towards universal health coverage where the patient comes first. How can the industry shift to ensure inclusive access to health?

Guest: Dr. Katlego Mothudi - Managing Director at the Board of Healthcare Funders (He will speak to the purpose of the conference)

Guest: Barry Childs - Joint CEO: Insight Actuaries & Consultants (He will speak to the outlook of the health industry over the past 20 years and adapting to the future needs of the beneficiaries)

Guest: Dr Rajesh Patel, Head of Health Systems Strengthening: BHF (He will speak to the adoption of universal health coverage principles in a medical scheme environment)