Dr Simon Strachan, CEO, South African Private Practitioners Forum (SAPPF) believes that South Africans are paying more out of their own pockets for healthcare as medical costs continue to rise. Dr Simon Strachan joins us to discuss the growing financial burden on households and proposals to fund a package of essential healthcare services through a social solidarity model that could improve access while keeping healthcare sustainable.

<p>Dr Simon Strachan, CEO, South African Private Practitioners Forum (SAPPF) believes that South Africans are paying more out of their own pockets for healthcare as medical costs continue to rise. Dr Simon Strachan joins us to discuss the growing financial burden on households and proposals to fund a package of essential healthcare services through a social solidarity model that could improve access while keeping healthcare sustainable.</p>

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<p>POWER Breakfast is a fast-paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you&rsquo;re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.</p>