Tag: public health
Sanitisation – shielding and protecting workplaces
Imagine a bustling Cape Town restaurant filled with tourists. Or a Sandton office where handshakes seal deals. Picture a Durban preschool where tots play and touch everything in sight. What do they have in common? Each faces invisible threats like bacteria, viruses and contaminants thriving in shared spaces.
Employment contracts – legal clarity matters
In Bithrey vs Department of Health, Gauteng (Lex Info, 7 October 2024, Case number JR1478/22, Labour Court), Bithrey worked as a registrar. The employer appointed her to perform clinical work at one of its hospitals. It also required her to enroll at Pretoria University for a period of five years.
Inclusive employee health insurance makes sense
South African businesses face an environment where many employees, especially in lower income segments, cannot afford basic healthcare services. Medical aid remains unaffordable for most workers, even when subsidised, exacerbating the existing healthcare access disparities.
Mandatory healthcare cover – proposal for a proven solution for South...
Mandatory health cover of formally employed is tried and tested and if put to use in South Africa could reduce the public health burden, increase public per capita spend on health, and free up resources that could help address the country’s most pressing health crises.
BOOK REVIEW | Fighting an Invisible Enemy
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) is a flagship South African public health organisation, and this book, by its first executive director and virologist Dr Barry Schoub, paints a portrait of its development, despite many challenges, towards becoming an internationally renowned partner in the struggle for global health.
NHI – Reasons not to cancel your current medical health coverage
With the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill having been signed by the President, South Africans are more confused than ever before. While most have some level of understanding of what the NHI is, the vast majority are still not clear on what the bill entails.
NHI Act – long road ahead of litigation likely
President Ramaphosa has promulgated the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. The NHI, in its bill form, has been controversial since its introduction and has attracted significant critique from various stakeholders. It is therefore likely that the Act will be the subject of fierce litigation, sooner or later.
BOOK REVIEW | How Not to Age
The Sunday Times bestseller and as featured on the trending Netflix show You Are What You Eat. Live better for longer with this ultimate guide to longevity from the bestselling author of How Not to Die. We all want to stay healthy as we age but, with so many different claims out there, it can be hard to know the best advice to follow.
The world needs talent – especially the highly skilled
The world is in a permanent state of change amid technology, economy, consumer and climate change demands. Although there have been remarkable leaps in automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI), company leaders will continue to need highly skilled talent to meet their business needs.
The pitfalls of raising taxes on vaping – a closer look
As more people choose vaping as an alternative to smoking, discussions surrounding its regulation and taxation have become hot-button issues worldwide, and South Africa is no exception. One prevalent topic is the idea of raising taxes on vaping products.
