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Will the NHI will be a force for good in reforming healthcare in South Africa, notably the provision of hospital care, or whether there are better alternatives for funding and managing hospital care.

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The news seldomly reports on hospitals in the Private Sector

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Issue around the provision of healthcare remain an important point of discussion for many South Africans. However, some forms of journalism can be sensationalist and make the current situation seem alarming, out

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control or hopeless. As such, it is always important to consider different sides to a story in its telling, noting that not everyone who reads such articles have all the contextual background. Importantly, health journalism offers an avenue to engage with the wider public, and it is important to strike a balance between oversimplification and using too much jargon or context specific knowledge.

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academic sources in the context of South Africa.

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Strengthened Public Healthcare System: The NHI intends to strengthen the public healthcare system, making it more robust and capable of delivering quality services. This involves investment in healthcare infrastructure, workforce development, and governance improvements. However, historical challenges in the public health sector may require substantial efforts to overcome. Draw on evidence in support of the opinion you put forward and you should provide examples from different sources to contextualize your standpoint.