How will you improve health insurance for ordinary citizens?
I will establish a National Health Security and Protection Programme under the Social Protection Act. It will combine health insurance with personal medical savings, so your unused savings roll over and grow over time, encouraging preventive care and long-term planning. For vulnerable citizens, government will provide direct contributions or subsidies to ensure you have equitable access.
Where this comes from
p. 38 MANIFESTO OF THE AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS (ADC) Party Manifesto 2027-2031 2026-10-05 ›
The ADC will:
1. Prioritize preventive healthcare. Establish a National Health Education and Prevention Programme (NHEPP) to promote healthier lifestyles, reduce the burden of preventable diseases, and lower long-term healthcare costs.
Details:
● Launch nationwide public health campaigns on nutrition, hygiene, vaccination, and lifestyle-related diseases ● Integrate preventive health education into schools and community programmes ● Expand routine screening and early detection services across primary healthcare centres ● Partner with communities and local governments to promote grassroots health awareness and behaviour change
2. Establish a National Health Security and Protection Programme under the Social Protection Act. The programme will combine health insurance with personal medical savings, ensuring unused savings roll over and grow over time, encouraging preventive care and long-term planning. Government will provide direct contributions or subsidies for vulnerable citizens, ensuring equitable access.