Om die ongelykhede met betrekking tot toegang en verspreiding van gesondheidsdienste reg te stel, sowel as om die gewenste gesondheidsuitkomste te behaal, benodig gesondheidsorg in Suid-Afrika 'n konkrete regstelling. Dit sal gedoen word deur die inleiding van die nasionale gesondheidsversekeringstelsel wat sal verseker dat die reg tot gesondheidsorg 'n werklikheid vir almal sal wees. (Translation of Afrikaans paragraph follows.)
[Ms M N PHALISO: To correct the inequalities with regard to access and the distribution of health care services, as well as to achieve the desired health outcomes, health care in South Africa needs a concrete solution. This will be done with the introduction of the National Health Insurance system, which will ensure that the right to health care will become a reality for everyone.] We are very aware of the debates in the media, which is ill informed by sources who have vested interests in maintaining the status quo. It is highly speculative and denies the country a balanced debate in the search for a lasting solution that does not lie in the market-oriented approach. [Applause.]
There must, however, be no doubt about the ANC-led government's commitment and resolve to develop a national health system that serves all of our people and that over the next 14 years, there will be a systematic implementation of the National Health Insurance system. I thank you. [Applause.]