Observational analysis uncovers pervasive healthcare access barriers among disadvantaged populations, indicating a need for insurance and literacy reforms.
In the South African health system, the socio-economically disadvantaged are discriminated against across the continuum of access. NHI offers a means to enhance ability to pay and to address affordability, while disparities between actual and perceived need warrants investment in health literacy outreach programmes.
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