The NHI - where should the passion of our focus be? : correspondence

To the Editor: Commendably, our Minister of Health is on a road show to give first-hand insight on the NHI, while the green paper is out for comments. His presentation to the North-West medical constituency at Klerksdorp in October 2011 dispelled many myths. He was eloquent, spoke with passion on wide-ranging health issues, and indicated that the NHI is only a component in the grand scheme of transforming the delivery of healthcare to all South Africans. After a 4-hour talk, there was insufficient time for questions. No sane person would gainsay the urgent need for a revolutionary culture for healthcare delivery. However, I wish to make some comments.