1. Describe the main purpose of the National Health Insurance (NHI) bill that was recently passed in South Africa.
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2. Based on the data provided, what percentage of South Africans currently rely on public healthcare services?
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3. How does South Africa's current healthcare expenditure as a percentage of GDP compare to countries with universal healthcare?
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4. Name two countries which have universal healthcare.
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5. How is the NHI expected to impact the healthcare system in South Africa, particularly in terms of access to medical services for different socio-economic groups?
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6. What are some potential economic benefits and challenges that the implementation of the NHI might bring to South Africa?
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7. Discuss how the funding for NHI is planned to be sourced. What implications could this have for taxpayers and government spending priorities?
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8. Compare and contrast the NHI system with the current private health insurance system in South Africa. How might the roles of private health insurers change under the new NHI bill?
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