NHI advertising: R28m spent to market health plan on highway billboards, social media

Health Minister faces backlash over R28 million NHI advertising spend

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi faces criticism from the DA for spending R28 million on NHI advertising while South Africa grapples with a severe shortage of healthcare professionals.

NHI advertising: R28m spent to market health plan on highway billboards, social media

In less than a year, R28 million was spent on advertising the National Health Insurance, while the country languishes with a shortage of medical personnel and dilapidated health infrastructure.