CONFERENCE THEME

In an era of rapid change, healthcare reform is being reshaped by evolving health needs, rising consumer expectations, and the demand for systems that deliver value. Sustainability across the African region requires bold, transformative partnerships that enable new capabilities; expands access; and builds resilient, value-driven systems for a sustainable future that works for everyone.

This year’s conference theme, “Collaborating for Value: Partnerships Transforming the Future of Healthcare – Uniting Parallels,” reflects our focus on strategic alliances that drive innovation, equity, and sustainability across the health ecosystem.

Day 1

Saturday, 10 May 2025
Clinical Workshop: 09:00 – 16:00

Programme Director: Dr. Stan Moloabi – BHF Board Member & Principal Officer – GEMS

Workshop theme:
The Future of Healthcare: Multidisciplinary Partnerships for Patient-Centred Excellence

Workshop Theme summary:
This workshop will explore how multidisciplinary teams can drive innovation, improve patient outcomes, and adapt to healthcare reforms such as National Health Insurance (NHI). Experts from different sectors will share insights on how to break silos; align roles; and enhance care co-ordination for better health system sustainability.

Who needs to attend this session:
Medical professionals: doctors, medical advisors, nurses, specialists and other healthcare professionals seeking to advance their clinical skills and stay informed and up to date around the latest advances in healthcare.

CLINICAL WORKSHOP: 09:00–16:00

Venue: CTICC 1

Session 1

09:00 – 09:05	Programme Overview: Dr. Stan Moloabi, BHF Board Member & Principal Officer – GEMS
09:05 – 09:30	Emerging Trends Shaping Healthcare Delivery: Challenges, Innovations & Opportunities Professor Taryn Young, Distinguished Professor – Stellenbosch University
09:35 – 10:20	Aligning with Universal Health Coverage & Healthcare Reform –   Understanding the evolving healthcare landscape and policy shifts –   How NHI and other reforms impact healthcare professionals’ roles Dr Magome Masike, Registrar – Health Professions Council SA (HPCSA) & Dr Rajesh Patel, Head of Health Systems Strengthening – BHF
10:30 – 11:10	AI & The Future of Medicine – Enhancing, Not Replacing, Clinical Decision-Making How AI can support clinicians in diagnostics, treatment planning, and personalised medicine. Dr Brian Ruff, Technical Strategist – PPO Serve, and Nomfundo Khabela, Strategic Relationship Executive – Healthbridge
11:10 – 11:45	NETWORKING TEA BREAK

CLINICAL WORKSHOP: 09:00–16:00

VENUE: CTICC 1

Session 2	The Power of Multidisciplinary Collaboration – Who Owns the Patient Journey?
11:45 – 12:05	Why multidisciplinary teamwork is critical for modern medicine Professor Joseph Arthur Rantloane, Chairperson – Medical & Dental Professions Board, HPCSA
12:10 – 12:30	Strengthening coordination between general practitioners, specialists, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals Clarifying roles in multidisciplinary teams to optimise care, reduce costs and improve outcomes. Dr Lerato Motshudi, Medical Director – Akeso
12:35 –13:05	Cancercare a multidisciplinary approach Dr Sarah Nietz, Breast Dr Sarah Nietz, Breast Surgeon Q & A (5 minutes)
13:10 – 14:10	NETWORKING LUNCH

Session 3
14:10 – 14:30	Dying with Dignity – Ethical, Legal, and Clinical Considerations End-of-life care, palliative medicine, and ethical decision-making in terminal illness management. Professor Joseph Raimondo, Executive member of DignitySA & Associate Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Cape Town
14:35 – 15:00	Ethical & Legal Considerations in Modern Healthcare Informed Consent in the Age of Data Privacy – Navigating POPIA & patient autonomy in digital healthcare Dr Brenda Kubheka, Co-founder and Managing Director of Health IQ Consulting and Co-founder of Matched Media
15h05 – 15:40	The evolution of the consultation process: past and present –   Staying current: advances in diagnostics and treatment regimens –   Clinical condition management in contemporary practice Professor Graham Hukins, Associate Professor in Innovation and Research at North-West University
15:55	Session Closure
	Event kindly sponsored by Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS) Event Partners: Northwest University Enterprises; Health Professions Council (HPCSA); and Case Manager Association of South Africa

Day 2

Sunday 11 May 2025
Governance Workshop: 09:00 – 15:30

Programme Director: Dr Pontsho Mokoena, BHF Board Member & Principal Officer: Barmed

Workshop theme
Strengthening Governance for Sustainable UHC: Empowering Boards to Deliver Value, Drive Strategy, and Protect Members’ Interests

Workshop Summary
As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, trustees and healthcare leaders must navigate the complexities of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and National Health Insurance (NHI) while ensuring the sustainability and good governance of medical schemes. This workshop will provide critical insights into governance best practices, compliance challenges, strategic leadership, and member-centric decision-making to equip trustees and healthcare funders with the tools needed for effective oversight.

GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP: 09:00 – 15:30

VENUE: CTICC 1

Session 1

09:00 – 09:10	Programme overview Neo Khauoe, BHF Chairperson & Principal Officer – Polmed
09:10 – 09:30	Understanding the Role of Trustees in a Changing Healthcare Landscape – Putting Members First Context of medical schemes amid NHI, affordability challenges, and regulatory shifts Dr Katlego Mothudi, Managing Director – BHF
09:30 – 10:00	The Draft King V Code – Its Potential Impact on Governance and Strategic Change in Medical Schemes currently in its draft stage and open for public comment Michael Judin, Partner and Joint owner at Judin Combrinck Inc.
10:00 – 10:25	Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) – Are Medical Schemes Truly Putting Members First? Wendy Knowler, Consumer Journalist
10:30 – 11:00	Networking TEA BREAK

Session 2

11:00 – 11:50	Beyond the SLA: Designing Value-Based Contracts for Administrators and Managed Care Partners Dr Vuyo Gqola, COO – GEMS & Professor Graham Hukins, Health Systems Strategist & Associate Professor in Innovation and Research at North-West University
Session 3
12:00 – 12:25	Fiduciary Responsibility and Member-Centric Governance in Medical Schemes Phindile Mabaso, Senior Associate – KHR Inc
12:30 – 12:55	Governance Solutions for your scheme Michelle Beneke, Director – Michelle Beneke Attorneys Inc.
13:00 – 13:25	Regulatory Overreach vs Regulatory Oversight Jac Marais , Partner – Adams & Adams
13:30 – 14:30	NETWORKING LUNCH
Session 4
14:30 – 15:20	Interactive workshop: Trustees’ Role in Leading Sustainable Healthcare: Strengthening Oversight, Driving Value, and Navigating Change Moderated by: Dr Pontsho Mokoena – Programme Director

Workshop overview
This interactive session is designed to empower trustees to lead with confidence, agility, and accountability in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Instead of formal presentations, expect open dialogue, peer learning, and real-time problem-solving.

Key focus areas:

• Strengthening Board Oversight: Practical strategies to enhance governance, fiduciary responsibility, and ethical leadership.
• Balancing Financial Sustainability and Member Value: Tools to align benefit design, cost management, and member impact.
• Navigating Regulatory Change: Preparing boards for NHI, affordability pressures, and evolving reforms while maintaining agility.

Panellists:

• Dr Vuyo Gqola, COO – GEMS
• Dr Katlego Mothudi, Managing Director – BHF
• Prof Graham Hukins, Health Systems Strategist & Associate Professor in Innovation and Research at North-West University
• Phindile Mabaso, Associate – KHR Inc
• Michelle Beneke, Director – Michelle Beneke Attorneys Inc.
• Advocate Craig Burton-Durham, CEO – Durham & Associates

Sunday 11 May 2025
17h30-20h00
Opening Ceremony

Programme Director: Nokuzola Mtshiya,
Head: Stakeholder Relations and Business Development – BHF

THEME
Unlocking Transformational Impact Through Partnerships

VENUE	CTICC 2 HALL 5 AND 6
17:30 – 17:45	ARRRIVAL
17:50 -18:10	OPENING ADDRESS BHF Chairperson: Neo Khauoe, BHF Chairperson & Principal Officer – Polmed
18:10 -18:40	GUEST SPEAKER: The Grand Experiment: Lessons from the GNU for healthcare Dr Pali Lehohla, Board Member: Institute for Economic Justice and Former statistician General
18:45 – 19:20	Keynote address: Uniting parallels – Bridging Divides to Transform Healthcare Professor Bonang Mohale, Chancellor of the University of the Free State and member of the World Economic Forum’s Community of Chairpersons
19:25 – 20:25	The AI health Revolution Dr Adam Pantanowitz, Entrepreneur, Impact Investor, Speaker, and Singularity University Faculty
The opening ceremony is kindly sponsored by AstraZeneca’s Phakamisa NCD program AV kindly powered by Universal Healthcare (Pty) Ltd
20:00 – 22:30	NETWORKING COCKTAIL FUNCTION                                                                                      CTICC 2 Hall 9 and 10
The cocktail function is kindly sponsored by AstraZeneca’s Phakamisa NCD program

Day 3

Monday 12 May 2025 (Plenary Session 1)

Programme Director: Gugulethu Mfuphi, Radio Broadcaster

Session overview
This opening plenary will assess the impact of healthcare collaborations in Africa and globally. We will explore whether current partnerships are driving sustainable transformation or falling short amid rising costs, deepening inequalities, and the global shift toward UHC. The session will also reflect on lessons from recent donor funding shifts, including the PEPFAR freeze, highlighting the urgent need for resilient, locally-led solutions. We will examine the evolving role of health insurers as they move from passive funders to active partners in reform—leveraging data, innovation, and value-based care to shape more collaborative and effective health systems rooted in African realities.

VENUE	CTICC 2 HALL 5 AND 6
THEME: Healthcare Partnerships – Game-Changer or a fad
07:00 – 07:50	TEA ON ARRIVAL (CTICC 2 EXHIBITION HALL 9 AND 10)
08:05 – 08:20	OPENING REFLECTIONS: The BHF MD’s perspective on partnership, policy and progress Dr Katlego Mothudi, Managing Director – BHF
08:20 – 08:50	GUEST SPEAKER: Global partnerships for Pandemic Preparedness: Lessons from the WHO Global Agreement Precious Matsoso, Adjunct Professor at Sunway University & co-chair of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body for the development of a legal instrument, a Pandemic Convention – World Health Organization (WHO)
08:50 – 09:20	Global perspective: From Payers to Partners: The New Global Role of Health Insurers in System Transformation Christopher Watney – CEO iFHP (UK)
09:20 – 09:50	HEALTH POLICY IN SA FROM 1994 TO NOW Towards convergence between public and private health financing Andrew Donaldson, Senior Research Associate Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU), University of Cape Town (UCT), Former Deputy Director-General of the National Treasury
09:50-10:20	CASE STUDY: Strategic Partnerships: Advancing Pulmonary Care Through Partnerships – relevant treatment of airway disease in SA in 2025 Dr Petrus Jacobus Viviers, Pulmonologist
10:20 -10:50	NETWORKING TEA – BREAK                                                                              CTICC 2 EXHIBITION HALL 9 AND 10
Proudly sponsored by Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS)

Planery Session 2:

Programme Director: Moraki Mokgosana, BHF Board Member & CEO: BOMAID (Botswana)

Session Overview
This session will explore the diverse pathways countries are taking toward UHC, offering a layered analysis across global, regional, and national contexts. We begin with a comparative look at international health financing models, examining how countries around the world are progressing toward UHC—what’s working, what’s not, and the key lessons learned. The focus then shifts to the Southern African region, highlighting countries such as Ghana, Rwanda, and Kenya that have implemented versions of NHI or social health insurance. Their experiences provide valuable insights for neighbouring countries like Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, and Eswatini, which are in the process of exploring or designing their own NHI frameworks. Finally, the session will unpack proposals currently under consideration in South Africa, examining which models may be more adaptable and sustainable in the local context. By bringing together global evidence, regional experiences, and local innovation, this session offers a rich, fit-for-purpose perspective on how countries in the region can move toward inclusive, effective, and resilient health systems.

VENUE	CTICC 2 HALL 5 AND 6
THEME: Pathways to UHC – Comparative Lessons and Contextual solutions
10:50 – 11:20	GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE: What Works and Why: Comparing UHC Models Across the Globe Jonty Roland- Associate Director, Aceso Global (USA)
11:20 – 12:10	BEYOND THE BLUEPRINT: Exploring Fit-for-Purpose Alternatives to NHI on the Road to UHC Khulekani Mathe, CEO – BUSA Dr Simon Strachan, CEO – SAPPF & Steerco Member: UHAC Charlton Murove, Head of Research – BHF
12:10 – 12:40	CASE STUDY: Holistic Management of Obesity from Cradle to Grave: Integrating Preventive and Curative Strategies in Universal Healthcare Systems Professor Partha Kar, Consultant Diabetes & Endocrinology – NHS England & GIRFT (UK)
12:40 – 13:00	CASE STUDY: Exploring how lessons from diverse industries, can inform innovative partnerships that accelerate progress toward UHC Carsten Schubert, Director, Sales & Operations – Transnova
13:00 – 13:10	Q & A 15 minutes
13:10 – 14:10	NETWORKING LUNCH                                                                                          CTICC 2 EXHIBITION HALL 9 AND 10
	Proudly sponsored by Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS)

Plenary Session 3:

Programme Director: Dr Themba Hadebe,
BHF Board Member & Clinical and Managed Care Executive – Bonitas

Session Overview
Employee health and productivity have become strategic priorities for major employer groups, funders, and institutions like the Compensation Fund. This session will explore how innovative partnerships between employers, medical schemes, healthcare providers, and public entities are reshaping workplace wellness and creating shared value. Through practical case studies and data-driven insights, we will examine how these collaborations are driving down costs, improving health outcomes, and boosting workforce morale and retention. The discussion will focus on scalable solutions, from integrated care models to targeted benefit design, and highlight the power of multistakeholder partnerships in building healthier, more productive workforces.

VENUE	CTICC 2 HALL 5 AND 6
THEME: Partnerships for Employee Wellness – Building Inclusive, Productive Workplaces
14:10 -15:20	Panellists Include: Beyond Compensation: Building a Proactive Approach to Employee Health & Injury Prevention Farzana Fakir, Acting Commissioner – Compensation Fund The Workplace as a Health Hub: Redefining Employee Wellness Beyond Treatment Professor Spo Kgalamono, Executive Director – NIOH /NHLS Smart Health Administration: Using Data & Partnerships to Drive Workplace Wellness Dr Nono Ledwaba-Mweli, Medical Director – Universal Care Corporate Wellness as a Business Strategy: Investing in Employee Health for Higher Productivity Dr Penny Mkalipe, Chief Medical Officer – ESKOM Holdings Case Study: Occupational Health in SAPS: Wellness and Mental Health Focus Dr. Malebo Majatladi, Senior Manager of Clinical Service – Polmed
15:20	NETWORKING TEA-BREAK                                                                         CTICC 2 EXHIBITION HALL 9 AND 10
Proudly sponsored by Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS)

18h00 for 19h00 until 24h00 | The 10th Annual Titanium Awards Gala Banquet

DRESS CODE: “BLACK WITH A TOUCH OF GOLD”	CTICC 2 HALL 5 AND 6
Master of Ceremonies: Dr Michael Mol SAs TV Doctor Conferring the Awards: Prof Precious Matsoso Adjunct Professor at Sunway University & co-chair of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body for the development of a legal instrument, a Pandemic Convention – World Health Organization (WHO)
The 10th Titanium Awards gala banquet is kindly sponsored by Insight Actuaries & Consultants

Day 4

09:00 Tuesday 13 May 2025 (Plenary Session)

Programme Director: Francina Mosoeu, BHF Board Member & Principal Officer: SAMWUMED

Session overview
Amid economic uncertainty and a shifting global funding landscape, this multi-sectoral panel will explore where investment is most urgently needed across the healthcare value chain—and how to attract it. As many countries progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through various models, leaders from healthcare will discuss what makes a health system investable and how to unlock equity through public-private partnerships and integrated care models.

Key Discussion Points:

• What do investors look for in uncertain healthcare markets?
• How can medical schemes invest strategically in the context of NHI?
• How can PPPs and integrated models unlock equity and scale?
• What makes a healthcare environment investment-ready?

VENUE	CTICC 2 HALL 5 AND 6
THEME: Investing in the Health Value Chain – Catalysts for Scalable and Sustainable Delivery
09:00 – 10:30	Panellists Include: Capital trends and what investors need to see in health markets Arun Kumar, Principal Investment Officer – African Development Bank The opportunities and challenges involved in scaling private hospital networks in the current environment Dr Dumani Kula, CEO – Busamed Investing in Intelligent Health Systems: How AI is Transforming Healthcare Delivery and Investment Priorities Huguette Diakabana, AI and Digital Health Advisor and Former Co-Chair – WHO Digital Health Technical Advisor Group (Switzerland) Strategic Investments for Medical Schemes in the NHI Era: Unlocking Opportunities for Future Relevance Michelle Beneke, Director – Michelle Beneke Attorneys Inc
10:30 – 11:00	NETWORKING LUNCH                                                                                  CTICC 2 EXHIBITION HALL 9 AND 10

proudly sponsored by Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS)

Tuesday, 13 May 2025 (Streams 1-2)

STREAM OVERVIEW
These eight curated streams offer deep dives into priority areas shaping the future of healthcare. Designed to spark debate, share innovation, and challenge traditional thinking, each stream brings together thought leaders, implementers, and disruptors to accelerate progress toward resilient, equitable, and sustainable health systems. Most of the presenters featured in these sessions were selected through our Call for Abstracts, showcasing real-world experiences, research, and innovations submitted by professionals across the healthcare ecosystem.

STREAM 1 Venue: Watsonia & Bluebell 11:00 – 12:30	STREAM 2 Venue: Daisy/Freesia/Orchid 11:00 – 12:30
SESSION THEME Rare Diseases – transforming care Session powered by: AstraZeneca	SESSION THEME AI / Data
FACILITATOR: Charlton Murove, Head of Research – BHF Welcoming: Deepak Arora Country President African Cluster – AstraZeneca	FACILITATOR: Dr Themba Hadebe, BHF Board Member & Clinical and Managed Care Executive – Bonitas
TOPICS INCLUDE	TOPICS INCLUDE
Public/Private Partnerships and the importance of a Multidisciplinary team in Rare Diseases Kelly du Plessis, CEO and Founder – RDSA Rare Diseases Funding Models in MEA Markets Jennifer Jackson, MEA Director Government Affairs and Policy The Case for whole Genome Sequencing in Clinical Practice Prof Chris Vorster, Director Centre for Human Metabolomics – North-West University	Essential Health System Datasets for the Future of AI-Driven Healthcare Dr Setumo Mohapi, Group CEO – Digital Public Infrastructure Solutions (Pty) Ltd AI-Driven Innovation: Transforming the Future of HIV and Chronic Disease Programmes Huguette Diakabana, AI and Digital Health Advisor and Former Co-Chair – WHO Digital Health Technical Advisor Group (Switzerland) Data-Driven Decision-Making in Healthcare: Using predictive analytics and big data to optimise healthcare planning and resource allocation Dr Brian Ruff, Technical Strategist – PPO Serve
12:30 – 13:30                        NETWORKING LUNCH (EXHIBITION HALL 9 & 10)
proudly sponsored by Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS)

Tuesday, 13 May 2025 (Streams 3-5)

STREAM 3 Venue: Plenary Hall 5 and 6 13:30 – 15:00	STREAM 4 Venue: Watsonia & Bluebell 13:30 – 15:00	STREAM 5 Venue: Daisy/Freesia/Orchid 13:30 – 15:00
SESSION THEME Addressing social determinants using benefit design	SESSION THEME Innovative Contracting	SESSION THEME Universal Health Coverage
FACILITATOR: Dr Nkateko Msimeki, GM, Health Policy and Medial Advisory Unit – Medscheme	FACILITATOR: Mike Wilson, BHF Board Member and Chairperson – BP medical scheme	FACILITATOR: Dr Ali Hamdulay, CEO – Metropolitan Health and BHF UHC committee member
TOPICS INCLUDE	TOPICS INCLUDE	TOPICS INCLUDE
Growth or redistribution as the solution to inequality and improving Social Determinants of Health Barry Childs, joint CEO – Insight Actuaries & Consultants Tackling the Burden of Disease & Social Determinants of Health, focusing on Climate Change and Healthcare Resilience: Understanding the impact of environmental shifts on health Dr Nontuthuzelo Thomas, Head of Providers: Health Product Development – Momentum Health Socioeconomic Determinants and Mental Health Outcomes: An Analysis from 2019 to 2023 Jacob Thenga, Actuarial specialist – GEMS	Developing New South African Private Sector Maternity Care and Contracting Models: Findings from a deliberative dialogue and towards mapping a way forward? Professor Tanya Doherty, Professor – Health Systems Research unit (SAMRC) Transforming Palliative Care Through Value-Based Partnerships: A Case Study by Alignd and GEMS in South Africa Dr Lungi Nyathi, CEO – Aligned & Odette September, Manager: Hospital Benefit Management – GEMS	What does the future of the private sector funding hold Vishal Brijlal, Senior Country Advisor – CHAI The Future of Medical Schemes in an NHI/UHC Era: What role do medical schemes and private healthcare funders play post-NHI/UHC implementation? Lungile Kasapato, CEO – PPO Serve Do the current Private Sector Proposals compromise UHC in South Africa? Nabeela Cassim, Independent consultant – Genesis Analytics
15:00 – 15:30	Networking TEA BREAK (EXHIBITION HALL 9 & 10)
Proudly sponsored by Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS)

Streams 6-8

STREAM 6 Venue: Plenary Hall 5 and 6 15:30 -17:00	STREAM 7 Venue: Watsonia & Bluebell 15:30 -17:00	STREAM 8 Venue: Daisy/Freesia/Orchid 15:30 -17:00
SESSION THEME Fraud Waste and Abuse	SESSION THEME Finance, Actuarial and Health Economics Perspective	SESSION THEME Primary Care
FACILITATOR: Vusi Makanda, Manager – Bonitas	FACILITATOR: Heinrich Nashenda, BHF board member & Trustee – GEM Health Medical Aid Scheme (Namibia)	FACILITATOR: Dr Rajesh Patel, Head of Health systems strengthening – BHF
TOPICS INCLUDE	TOPICS INCLUDE	TOPICS INCLUDE
Strengthening Healthcare Integrity: The Role of PublicPrivate Partnerships in Combating Corruption Thulani Mkhungo, Chief Risk Officer – Special Investigations Unit (SIU) Shifting the Paradigm: From Recovery to Prevention in Combating Healthcare Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Michelle Beneke, Director – Michelle Beneke Attorneys Rewiring Collaboration: Building a Healthcare System That Fraud Cannot Exploit Jan Bezuidenhout, Data Scientist – Riskcede	The 25% Solvency Framework and Regulation 30 – Risk based capital – a strategic imperative for medical scheme resilience Botlhale Letsoalo, Principal Officer – Restricted Scheme Case Study: The impact of regulation 30 on investment performance for medical schemes & risk based capital Vurhonga Rikhotso, Chief Financial Officer – Bonitas Health Technology Assessments (HTAs): Unlocking Strategic Value in Medical Scheme Decision-Making Shelley-Ann McGee, Consultant, health economics and health policy – Insight Actuaries and Consultants	Type 2 Diabetes Reversal: An Innovative Digital Solution in partnership with Medshield Medical Scheme Dr Shay Ganesh, Chief Medical Officer – Medshield The Applicability of Teledentistry in Africa: A systematic review of systematic reviews Dr Tumi Mahlangu, Dental advisor – DENIS Outcome Measurement in the Management of Diabetes and Hypertension: Insights from the Cimas Healthcare Model Dr Tsitsi Moyo, General Manager – CIMAS
17:00 | Session closure & evening at leisure
AV kindly powered by Universal Healthcare (Pty) Ltd

Day 5

Wednesday 14 May 2025 (Closing Plenary)

Programme Director: Clement Manyathela – Television and Radio Broadcaster

Session overview
This high-level session brings together industry leaders, healthcare strategists, and legal experts to explore how evolving policy and regulatory frameworks are shaping – and in some cases, stalling – healthcare transformation.

With rising costs, regulatory uncertainty, and growing workforce shortages, the healthcare environment is increasingly drifting away from the core principles of equity and solidarity.

The session will critically examine the impact of recent policy shifts, including the proposed NHI regulations, ongoing court cases, the block exemption, hybridisation of healthcare products, and the stagnation around the introduction of low-cost benefit options. Speakers will reflect on what has driven these changes, how the system can be redirected to prioritise inclusive access, and what it will take to create a regulatory environment that truly enables transformational partnerships.

VENUE                                                                                                                                                                                                                    CTICC 2 HALL 5 AND 6
THEME: Creating an Enabling Environment for Transformational Health Partnerships
09:05 – 09:35	The cheese has moved: Understanding the Shifting Foundations of Healthcare Financing Christoff Raath – Joint CEO: Insight Actuaries & Consultants
09:40 – 09:55	Access Denied: The LCBO Stand-Off Siphosakhe Phakathi, Senior Associate – Werksmans AttorneysQ & A (5 minutes)
10:00 – 10:20	The Block Exemption Dilemma: Real Reform or Regulatory Theatre? Misha van Niekerk, Senior Associate – Adams and Adams
10:25 – 10:35	The BHF NHI Legal Challenge Unpacked Helen Michael, Director – Werksmans Attorneys
10:40 – 12:00	NHI in the Courts: Safeguarding the Future of Healthcare Access Panellists include legal teams representing: BHF – Neil Kirby, Director Werksmans Attorneys SAPPF – Glenn Penfold, Partner – Webber Wentzel SAMA – Elsabe Klinck, Managing Director – Klinck & Samuels
12:00 – 12:20	Closing Ceremony & Vote of thanks Dr Katlego Mothudi, Managing Director – BHF
AV kindly powered by Universal Healthcare (Pty) Ltd
12:20 – 13:20	LIGHT LUNCH