Podcasts about National health insurance

Researcher and political analyst Tara Roos joins Lester Kiewit to unpack the latest from Parliament — from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s election-year budget and the controversial R150 billion reserve drawdown, to ongoing Eskom bailouts and minimal youth employment provisions. They also delve into the draft Medium Term Development Plan, concerns over its implementation, and the DA’s coordinated push to expose potential state-funded misinformation campaigns ahead of the 2024 elections. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham is joined by Dr Katlego Mothudi, Managing Director of the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF), to unpack the recent North Gauteng High Court ruling compelling President Cyril Ramaphosa to hand over the full record of his decision to sign the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Board of Healthcare Funders says it will appeal a North Gauteng High Court ruling that dismissed its bid to compel regulators to allow low-cost benefit options stripped-down medical aid plans for low-income South Africans. The court sided with government arguments favouring the National Health Insurance, NHI. The BHF insists low-cost benefit options could extend private healthcare to 10 million more citizens and ease pressure on public hospitals. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to BHF Managing Director Dr. Katlego Mothudi

Market Updates & Analysis: Sasol Reversal Pattern? – Examining Sasol's technical setup and the significance of a ‘kangaroo tail' pattern. Rand Stability Amid Trump's Threats – Despite geopolitical concerns, the rand remains steady. Top 40 at All-Time Highs – Market momentum and investor confidence. South Africa's Budget Speech (Wednesday, 2 PM SAST) Revenue shortfalls and potential tax bracket adjustments Universal Basic Income and National Health Insurance funding discussion Expectations for the fiscal policy outlook Stock & Sector Insights: Telkom: Revenue up 0.9%, in a turnaround phase, but Simon remains skeptical about telcos. Santam: Strong earnings growth (40-60% increase in HEPS), but insurance sector risks remain. Shoprite*: Consumer stock pullback; long-term bullish outlook despite short-term pressure. China Stocks & ETFs: Alibaba up 40% on Apple collaboration Satrix China ETF – is it time to reconsider investing in China? General sentiment split between ‘China is uninvestable' vs. ‘China has potential' Bond Market Watch: SA Bonds Showing Volatility: A significant move in bond yields post-Trump comments, raising concerns about borrowing costs. Simon Brown * I hold ungeared positions. All charts by KoyFin | Get 10% off your order  

In this episode of Guerrilla History, we have a fascinating discussion on South Africa's role in BRICS, the view of BRICS in South Africa, South Africa's case against Israel at the ICJ, a new National Health Insurance law in SA, and more.  For this, we bring on someone ideally placed to discussed all of this and more - Prof. Narnia Bohler-Muller, a South African law professor and policy specialist who has been intimately involved in each of these topics.  This is really a great conversation, and hopefully helps you in thinking more about South Africa's role in BRICS when you have discussions about that grouping.   Don't forget to subscribe to our Substack (free!) to keep up to date with what we are doing.  We have a LOT of interesting things coming your way (not least of which, our African Revolutions and Decolonization series which began last week and continues with episode 2 next week), and you won't want to miss anything, so get the updates straight to your inbox.  guerrillahistory.substack.com   Narnia Bohler-Muller is a divisional executive in the Human Sciences Research Council of South Africa's Developmental, Capable and Ethical State research division and acting Group Executive: Shared Services.  She is a lawyer and former Professor at Nelson Mandela University, and was one of the individuals involved in South Africa's admission to BRICS and many of the discussions since then surrounding SA's place in the grouping.  You can find more of her work on her HSRC page. Help support the show by signing up to our patreon, where you also will get bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/guerrillahistory 

Reviving the country's economy, job creation, sustainable energy and the killing of SANDF members in the DRC among others, are set to top the agenda of the first Cabinet Lekgotla of the year which starts in Pretoria later today (Wednesday 29 January). The two-day meeting comes at a time when there are serious tensions among some GNU partners over a number of bills, which President Cyril Ramaphosa has enacted. The Freedom Front Plus has lobbied other parties to challenge the constitutionality of the Expropriation Act in the Constitutional Court, while the Democratic Alliance has lodged a formal dispute within the GNU. These partners are also poles-apart on the Basic Education Amendment Bill and the National Health Insurance. Ntebo Mokobo has more.

Life Healthcare's bold $5 acquisition of a pioneering Alzheimer's diagnostic company has led to a stunning $750 million payoff. CEO Peter Wharton-Hood reflects on the strategic risks and rewards, highlighting the company's focused future in Southern Africa's healthcare sector, while navigating challenges like National Health Insurance.

Budget cuts threaten to decimate our already fragile education sector. Later, express kidnappings are on the rise – we look at the stats. Then, a national hero – why rape survivor Alison Botha needs your help. And it's bye-bye Karpowership! But first, more than 100 days in, our government of national unity is teetering on the edge as various political parties struggle to meet each other halfway. From the highly controversial Basic Education Laws Amendment Bill to National Health Insurance – powersharing roleplayers just can't see eye-to-eye. So, can a newly formed conflict resolution committee be the GNU's saving grace? Help Alison Botha · Carte Blanche · Chat on X · Chat on Facebook

South Africa's new government marked its 100th day in power yesterday. There's been different opinions to how the Government of National Unity (GNU) has performed. While the coalition has been credited with lifting market sentiment,  the government still faces infrastructure challenges, particularly in energy and logistics. To talk more about the impact and challenges of the GNU, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Professor of Sociology at the University of the Witwatersrand, Roger Southall 

Nosipho Radebe speaks to Khulekani Mathe, CEO-Designate at Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marius Roodt and Nicholas Lorimer discuss comments by the Health Minister that attacks on the National Health Insurance are a 'swart gevaar' tactic. They also discuss the latest GDP figures. Lastly, they chat about the state elections in Germany. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

Dr Kgosi Letlape,  Ophthalmologist and Member of Parliament for Action SA, on why he decided to leave ANC and join Action SA, why he believes National Health Insurance would not work for South Africa and the injustices against women in the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to improve Chinese Speaking ? Check out my Chinese Speaking Course ! Complete Chinese Pronunciation Training, 60+ Chinese Conversation Templates! The course price rises with more lessons completed. Secure your spot and Improve Chinese Speaking Today ! Today's Vocabulary: 防曬 fáng shài - sun protection 中暑 zhòng shǔ - heatstroke 全民健康保險 quánmín jiànkāng bǎoxiǎn - National Health Insurance 醫療 yīliáo - medical treatment 設立 shèlì - to establish 保險 bǎoxiǎn - insurance 制度 zhìdù - system 無論 wúlùn - regardless of 掛號費 guàhào fèi - registration fee 牙齒 yáchǐ - teeth 牙醫 yáyī - dentist 保險費 bǎoxiǎn fèi - insurance premium 薪水 xīnshuǐ - salary 扣掉 kòu diào - to deduct 繳 jiǎo - to pay 保障 bǎozhàng - protection 完善 wánshàn - complete, comprehensive 出車禍 chū chē huò - to be in a car accident 開刀 kāi dāo - to undergo surgery 癌症 áizhèng - cancer 器材 qìcái - equipment 補助 bǔzhù - subsidy 外公 wàigōng - grandfather (mother's side) 手術 shǒushù - surgery 醫療險 yīliáo xiǎn - medical insurance 癌症險 áizhèng xiǎn - cancer insurance 期間 qījiān - period 負擔 fùdān - burden 費用 fèiyòng - cost, expense 住院險 zhùyuàn xiǎn - hospitalization insurance 六個人一間 liù gè rén yī jiān - six people per room 病房 bìngfáng - hospital ward 除非 chúfēi - unless 支付 zhīfù - to pay 重大疾病險 zhòngdà jíbìng xiǎn - critical illness insurance Follow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !

Craig Comrie, Chairperson at The Health Funders Association (HFA), and Motheo Khoaripediscuss the path to National Health Insurance, emphasizing that healthcare funding shouldn't rely solely on the government. They note that, like planning a journey with a clear destination and choosing the best route based on available resources, navigating South African healthcare requires strategic planning to reach the desired outcomes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parliament's Health Committee intervenes to avert collapse of National Insurance Scheme following revelations that the Finance Ministry owes the Scheme more than 2 billion cedis.

Professor Susan Cleary is Head of Department and Professor of Health Economics in the School of Public at the University of Cape Town and joins John to speak on the recently signed NHI Bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chairman of Business for South Africa, Martin Kingston joins presenter Bruce Whitefield to discuss the effect of a rushed through National Health Insurance on the business community.   Friday File -  Bespoke Luxury Wedding Cakes  - Kevin Schoof the founding director and head pastry chef at Baker Boys Confectionery speaks to host Brue Whitfield about their bespoke luxury wedding cakes. Baker Boys have won a number of awards both locally and internationally. Famous for their luxury handcrafted exquisite wedding cakes.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africa allowed Zimbabwe to be run into the ground, says Mmusi Maimane on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly, blaming the government for the influx of Zimbabweans into SA. “If it wasn't for the ANC's policy on the government of national unity when [late former president of Zimbabwe Robert] Mugabe had lost elections we wouldn't have this influx of Zimbabweans,” says Maimane as he is quizzed by Sunday Times deputy editor Mike Siluma. Zimbabwean citizens fled to SA because of economic turmoil and political violence, among other reasons, in 2007. SA had been a mediator in that country's political conflict.  According to census figures there were just more than a million Zimbabweans in SA in 2022. The topic of undocumented migrants is dominating the political agenda in the run-up to the May 29 elections. Maimane proposes borders be secured and foreigners be legalised. He believes he can document foreigners in two years. Maimane has criteria for foreigners wanting to become citizens: learn SA's laws, speak South African languages and don't set up your own community in SA. That's just the tip of the wide-ranging conversation with Maimane in this instalment of the podcast. Maimane talks about a grand coalition of opposition parties; parties he can work with; solutions to crime, saying localised policing, metro police and private police should be merged; and the controversial National Health Insurance which he says is populist and timed for the election. Don't take our word for it — listen, and share your views.

Bongani Bingwa chats with Dr Nicholas Crisp, Deputy Director-General of National Health Insurance, about the signing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law, whether individuals should continue to pay their medical aid premiums, and where the money will come from to support the bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South Africa correspondent Elna Schutz speaks to Lisa Owen about National Health Insurance, the building collapse in George and South Africa's involvement in the Cannes Film Festival

Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the President's announcement that the National Health Insurance will be signed into law on Wednesday. They also discuss the latest unemployment figures and Thabo Mbeki no longer campaigning for the ANC. Website · Facebook · Instagram · Twitter

In this episode of “What's Crap on WhatsApp?”, we look at four election-related claims doing the rounds:Did the African National Congress (ANC) keep its promise to implement national health insurance in South Africa? No. https://bit.ly/anc_promiseUS president Joe Biden did not warn of South African sanctions if the ANC wins the 2024 elections. Ignore this AI-generated video. https://bit.ly/biden_ancDoes this video show Mozambican migrants ‘imported' to vote for South Africa's ruling party? Of course not. https://bit.ly/mozambican_migrantsThis image of an unenclosed public toilet was built by the opposition Democratic Alliance in 2009, not the ANC. https://bit.ly/anc_toiletYour friends and family can sign up for our show! Tell them to save our number (+27 82 709 3527) and send us a WhatsApp message to confirm. You can send us any WhatsApp message that you need fact-checked! Forward videos, pictures and links to this number.

 The foreign ministers of the G7 nations touch down in Capri to discuss the crisis in the Middle East and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Then: Georgia's controversial bill on ‘foreign influence' and a look at the debate around South Africa's National Health Insurance. Plus: newspapers, television news, 100 days to go before the Olympic Games and we speak with luxury home-appliance manufacturer Gaggenau. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Larisse Prinsen provides an overview of challenges, changes required, and implications of the NHI, from a legal perspective.

Prof. Nicholas Crisp discusses South Africa's National Health Insurance, its potential, the reforms, changes, challenges, and the roles of the public and private sectors.

Prof. Roseanne Harris, Health Policy Actuary at Discovery Health, discusses South Africa's National Health Insurance, its potential, the reforms and changes, and the roles of the public and private sectors.

IQVIA South Africa General Manager Sandri Yssel presents an overview of the South Africa National Health Insurance Program and the podcast series.

Despite surveys and polls indicating that the ANC's support in the coming elections could drop to below 50%, Prof Theo Venter, a political analyst at the University of Johannesburg expects President Cyril Ramaphosa to be back in Parliament to deliver the second SONA after the election. In a post-SONA interview with Biznews, Venter detailed the ANC's potential voter base, including 30% of the rural vote, 10-12% of urban voters and he expects that a permanent Basic Income Grant could add another 5% to the ANC's tally, bringing it close to the 50% threshold to stay in power. He described President Ramaphosa's claims of ANC successes over the past 30 years as unconvincing and expressed scepticism that more than 10% of stolen state capture funds will be recovered. Amid stage 6 loadshedding over the weekend, Venter dismissed Ramaphosa's assurances of an end to the worst of loadshedding as political campaign rhetoric. Venter also commented on Ramaphosa ‘looking for a pen' to sign the National Health Insurance legislation, suggesting that the President might be reluctant to sign the bill. The one positive aspect of the speech, he said, is that the ANC clarified it is going for green energy and a just energy initiative focusing on Mpumalanga, which is ironically a model that was very actively pushed by former Eskom CEO, André de Ruyter.

Business organizations Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) CEO Cas Coovadia joins John to motivate the call on President Cyril Ramaphosa to reconsider the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill's constitutionality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ANC has pushed through their plan for National Health Insurance, despite facing massive opposition from medical professionals, political parties and big business. The ANC looks set to make the plan a significant part of their 2024 election campaign. Let's figure out what the plan is, whether it can work, and why so many people are so loudly against it. Find us elsewhere: Youtube: @theissuewithdancorder Instagram: @theissuewithdancorder Twitter: @theissuewith Tiktok: @dancorder Inquiries: theissuewithdancorder@gmail.com

Guest: Martin Kingston | Chairman at Business for South Africa (B4SA)| See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Council of Provinces has passed the National Health Insurance bill. Website

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我現在正在準備線上中文口說課程，希望你能提供意見，讓我製作出更好的課程。 I'm crafting an online Chinese speaking course and I'd love your input to make it awesome. 請幫我填問卷，告訴我你想要學習什麼: ⁠問卷在這裡⁠ Please help me take a sec to fill out the survey, share what you'd like to learn: ⁠⁠take the survey here!⁠ (為了感謝你我會送你20塊美金的折價券，下個星期一我還會選出10個人免費地送這個課程) (I will give a $20 USD discount coupon as a thank-you. Plus, next Monday, I'm picking 10 peeps to get the course for free.) 謝謝你! ♥ 針灸 zhēnjiū - acupuncture 中醫 zhōngyī - traditional Chinese medicine 西方醫學 xīfāng yīxué - western medicine 傳入 chuánrù - introduced; spread 拔罐 báguàn - cupping therapy 治療 zhìliáo - treatment; therapy 充分 chōngfèn - thoroughly; fully 功效 gōngxiào - efficacy; therapeutic effects 診斷 zhěnduàn - diagnosis 針 zhēn - needle 刺 cì - insert; pierce 穴道 xuédào - acupoint; acupuncture point 部位 bùwèi - area; part 痠痛 suāntòng - soreness; pain 肩膀 jiānbǎng - shoulder 僵硬 jiāngyìng - stiff; rigid 腸胃 chángwèi - intestines and stomach; gastrointestinal system 腰 yāo - waist; lower back 按摩 ànmó - massage 背 bèi - back 趴 pā - lie face down; prone 閉上 bì shàng - close (one's eyes) 健保卡 jiànbǎo kǎ - National Health Insurance card 掛號費 guàhàofèi - registration fee (of hospital; clinic) 保險 bǎoxiǎn - insurance 台幣 táibì - New Taiwan Dollar (currency of Taiwan) 診所 zhěnsuǒ - clinic 掛號 guàhào - register (for a medical appointment) 櫃台人員 guìtái rényuán - front desk staff 力氣 lìqì - strength; energy 詳細 xiángxì - detailed; in detail 把脈 bǎ mài - pulse diagnosis; feel the pulse 按 àn - press; push 動脈 dòngmài - artery 心臟跳動 xīnzàng tiàodòng - heartbeat 血管 xuèguǎn - blood vessel 改善 gǎishàn - improve; enhance 有效 yǒuxiào - effective; efficacy 樂意 lèyì - willing; glad to Follow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 15-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 17,156 on turnover of $2.5-billion N-T. The market continued its winning ways on Thursday, but buying was weaker and the gains were muted compared with earlier this week. Investors were closely watching the outcome (結果) of the meeting between U-S President Joe Biden and China's leader Xi Jin-ping for guidance throughout much of the day's session. Cabinet Approves NT$1.34 billion for Infrastructure Data Encryption The Cabinet has approved a proposal to spend 1.34-billion N-T for the cryptographic splitting of cloud-stored data from 18 key infrastructure management systems. According to the Ministry of Digital Affairs, establishing a cryptographic splitting mechanism (機制) will ensure key infrastructure management systems can continue functioning during disasters. The ministry says cryptographic splitting of data is part of a multiyear plan to transfer data to cloud-based storage. The first stage of the program is to transfer data from 29 infrastructure systems to a public cloud between 2021 and 2025, while the second stage will see the establishment of a cryptographic splitting mechanism between 2024 to 2027. The Ministry of Digital Affairs says data covered by the proposal includes the National Health Insurance management system, the vehicle management system, and the entry and exit management system. Israel Claims Tunnels Found Under Gaza Hospital Israel says it has found a tunnel shaft (隧道) and weapons in the Al-Shifa hospital, as its forces continue to search Gaza's main hospital. Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv. Syria Amnesty for Criminals Syrian President Bashar Assad's office and state media are reporting that Assad has issued a decree granting amnesty and reducing sentences for several categories of crime committed prior to Thursday. No reason was given for the amnesty but it came on the anniversary of the 1970 coup that brought Assad's father and predecessor (前任者) to power. Assad has issued similar amnesties since the country's deadly conflict that has killed half a million people began in March 2011. The decree granted a complete pardon for misdemeanor convictions and people serving prison sentences who have reached the age of 70, or those who have incurable diseases. Reparation Fund for Slavery to be Established Delegates at a reparations summit in Ghana have agreed to establish a Global Reparation Fund to push for overdue compensation for millions of Africans enslaved centuries ago during the trans-Atlantic slave trade. The agreement announced Thursday adds to the growing demands for reparations after about 12 million Africans were forcefully taken by European nations from the 16th to the 19th century and enslaved (被奴役的). Delegates to the conference in Accra did not say how such a reparation fund would operate. A report by a special U.N. forum said people of African descent continue to be victims of systemic discrimination and it supported reparations as “a cornerstone of justice in the 21st century.” That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 轉骨有成，日股長線續航仍強 日股專家－市佔No.1的日本野村資產管理 在地團隊發揮加乘效果 價值投資挖掘潛力企業 由下而上主動挑選優質個股 帶領您重新發現日股投資魅力 了解更多：https://bit.ly/45OUq8p

The Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade Union has called for the implementation of the National Health Insurance. Business Day TV spoke to Rich Sacini, President for HAITU about the NHI Bill and what the union believes its implementation would mean for South Africa's healthcare sector.

Guest: Dr Nicholas Crisp: The Deputy Director General of National Health Insurance joins John to explain that South Africa's government was not allowed to reduce the amount of Covid vaccine it had ordered and was forced to follow Europe and the US in the long queue for supplies, despite paying a staggering R14.1bn upfront for 60-million doses.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

------------------------------- 強化英語課程資訊 ------------------------------- 「社會人核心英語」有聲書課程連結：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/554esm ------------------------------- 15Mins.Today 相關連結 ------------------------------- 歡迎針對這一集留言你的想法： 留言連結 官方網站：www.15mins.today 加入Clubhouse直播室：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 訂閱YouTube頻道：https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/3rhuuy 主題投稿/意見回覆 : ask15mins@gmail.com 商業合作/贊助來信：15minstoday@gmail.com ------------------------------- 以下有參考文字稿～ 各播放器有不同字數限制，完整文稿可到官網搜尋 ------------------------------- 每日英語跟讀 Ep.K626: Taiwan's 'Listening to Young Hearts' Initiative: Addressing Youth Mental Health Taiwan's Ministry of Health and Welfare has taken a significant stride towards addressing the pressing issue of youth mental health with the launch of the "Listening to Young Hearts" initiative, also known as the "Youth Mental Health Support Program." Developed in collaboration with major public, educational, and professional associations, including the Taiwan Society of Psychiatry and the National Association of Clinical Psychologists, the program aims to proactively tackle the growing concerns surrounding mental health among young people in the country. At the forefront of this crucial endeavor stands the spokesperson, renowned psychiatrist Dr. Deng Huiwen, whose expertise and advocacy amplify the program's mission. 台灣衛生福利部推出「年輕的心，有我傾聽」計畫，又稱為「年輕族群心理健康支持方案」，這個重要的計畫期望能積極應對青少年心理健康的緊迫問題。該計畫是與台灣精神醫學會、全國臨床心理師公會等多個主要公共、教育和專業協會共同合作推動的，目標積極應對國內青少年心理健康方面不斷增加的擔憂。計畫的代言人是知名精神科醫師鄧惠文，其專業知識和倡議進一步強化了該計畫的使命。 A mounting concern is the increasing prevalence of depression among young individuals, accompanied by the disconcerting trend of low rates of seeking medical help. Shockingly, more than 50% of young individuals experiencing depression choose not to seek assistance. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has brought attention to the barriers that deter young people from seeking help, such as financial constraints and lack of awareness regarding available support. According to National Health Insurance data spanning from 2016 to 2021, there has been a striking 47% rise in young people diagnosed with mental health conditions. Notably, a staggering 70% of calls made to the support helpline were related to depression tendencies, family issues, and interpersonal conflicts. 一個日益嚴重的問題是，青少年憂鬱症的發病率持續上升，同時就醫率卻不容樂觀。而令人震驚的，超過50%的青少年患有憂鬱症卻選擇不求助。一項發表在《美國醫學會期刊》的研究引起了人們對阻礙青少年求助的障礙的關注，例如經濟壓力和缺乏對可用支持的了解。根據從2016年至2021年的全民健康保險數據顯示，青少年診斷出心理健康問題的人數驚人增加了47%。值得注意的是，有70%的安心專線來電與憂鬱傾向、家庭問題和人際衝突有關。 In recent years, research has shown a disconcerting 20% increase in depression rates among young individuals over the past decade. The importance of early diagnosis and timely treatment cannot be overstated, as it plays a critical role in preventing the development of severe mental illnesses. Yet, alarmingly, nearly 40% of young individuals with symptoms of depression do not seek professional help. This highlights the pressing need to address the critical concerns of "early-onset depression" and "low treatment-seeking rates" among the youth population in Taiwan. 近年來的研究顯示，青少年憂鬱症發病率在過去十年中令人擔憂地增加了20%。早期診斷和及時治療的重要性不言而喻，這對於預防嚴重的精神疾病發展至關重要。然而，令人警覺的是，近40%的患有憂鬱症症狀的青少年不尋求專業幫助。這突顯了解決「早發性憂鬱症」和「低就醫率」等重要問題對台灣年輕族群心理健康的迫切需求。 To mitigate these challenges, the "Listening to Young Hearts" initiative commences on August 1, offering young individuals aged 15 to 30 three free counseling sessions to encourage proactive help-seeking behavior. One of the key objectives of the program is to raise awareness about available counseling services and improve accessibility to mental health resources. Additionally, the initiative aims to enhance the referral process for high-risk cases, ensuring those in dire need of support are efficiently connected to appropriate services. 為了應對這些挑戰，「年輕的心，有我傾聽」計畫將於8月1日開始，為15至30歲的年輕人提供三次免費心理諮商，鼓勵他們主動尋求幫助。該計畫的一個主要目標是提高大眾對心理諮商服務的認知，並改善心理健康資源的可及性。此外，計畫還期望加強高風險案例的轉介程序，確保急需幫助的人能夠迅速連接到適當的服務。 The Ministry of Health and Welfare envisions the "Listening to Young Hearts" initiative as a beacon of hope, empowering young people to seek help and promoting a comprehensive mental health support network. Collaboration with the Ministry of Education is part of the holistic approach to establish a "Campus Suicide Case Care and Referral Process." Furthermore, the introduction of the "Australian Mental Health First Aid Kit" aims to create a supportive environment that fosters better mental health understanding and empathy. 衛生福利部希望「年輕的心，有我傾聽」計畫成為一線希望，鼓勵年輕人尋求幫助，並促進全面的心理健康支持網絡的建立。與教育部的合作是推動全面健康支持的一部分，並建立「校園自殺個案關懷轉介流程」。此外，引進「澳洲心理急救包」旨在創建一個支持性的環境，培養更好的心理健康理解和同理心。 By taking these decisive steps, Taiwan strives to cultivate an environment that encourages young individuals to prioritize their mental well-being and embrace the available resources. The "Listening to Young Hearts" initiative serves as a stepping stone towards building a society that acknowledges the significance of mental health and provides unwavering support to its younger generation. 透過這些果斷的步驟，台灣致力於創造一個鼓勵年輕人優先考慮心理健康並善用資源的環境。「年輕的心，有我傾聽」計畫成為建設一個重視心理健康重要性並為年輕一代提供堅定支持的社會的基石。 Reference article: 1. https://www.mohw.gov.tw/cp-16-75401-1.html 2. https://www.commonhealth.com.tw/article/88545

- 離開台灣3年的台灣人，回到台灣的感覺 The feelings of a Taiwanese person returning to Taiwan after being away for 3 years 澳洲 Ào zhōu - Australia 簽證 qiānzhèng - visa 那一剎那 nà yī shānà - that moment 黏 nián - sticky 灰 huī - gray 繁體字 fán tǐ zì - traditional Chinese characters 衝阿~ chōng ā ~ - go~ 摩斯/摩斯漢堡 Mó sī / Mó sī hàn bǎo - MOS Burger (a fast food chain) 經濟實惠 jīng jì shí huì - economical and affordable 連續 liánxù - consecutive; following continuously 一天當中 yī tiān dāngzhōng - within a day 本地人 běn dì rén - local people 內衣 nèiyī - underwear 進餐 jìn cān - have a meal - 台灣和澳洲的差別 The differences between Taiwan and Australia 嘉義 Jiā yì - Chiayi (a city in Taiwan) 濕悶 shī mèn - humid and stuffy 重新適應 chóng xīn shì yìng - readjustment 打錯方向燈 dǎ cuò fāngxiàng dēng - signal the wrong direction (方向燈 fāngxiàng dēng - turn signal) 雨刷 yǔ shuā - windshield wiper 相反 xiāng fǎn - opposite 左駕右駕 zuǒ jià yòu jià - left-hand drive and right-hand drive 眼睛雷射 yǎn jīng léi shè - laser eye surgery 散光 sàn guāng - astigmatism 隔一天 gé yī tiān - the next day 隔一週 gé yī zhōu - the next week - 住在台灣的優點是什麼? What are the advantages of living in Taiwan? 優點 yōudiǎn - advantages 稱讚 chēngzàn - praise 健保 jiànbǎo - National Health Insurance 便利性 biànlì xìng - convenience 無人能敵 wú rén néng dí - unbeatable 改進 gǎijìn - improvement 服務行業 fúwù hángyè - service industry 辦事效率 bànshì xiàolǜ - efficiency of administrative work 舉例來說 jǔlì lái shuō - for example 澳幣 Àobì - Australian dollar 掛號費 guàhào fèi - registration fee 假設 jiǎshè - assuming 不含 bù hán - not including 等於 děngyú - equal to 深層的檢查 shēncé de jiǎnchá - in-depth examination 噴 pēn - (lit. to spray) means to spend (a lot of money) 回診 huízhěn - follow-up visit (to a clinic) 疫苗 yìmiáo - vaccine 流程 liúchéng - process 步驟 bùzhòu - step 裁成更多組 cái chéng gèng duō zǔ - divided into more  一次組好 yīcì zǔ hǎo - organized at once 婦產科 fùchǎn kē - gynecology and obstetrics 子宮頸膜片 zǐgōng jǐng mó piàn - cervical smear test 分次來 fēncì lái - come in separate visits 一次幫你弄好 yīcì bāng nǐ nòng hǎo - do it all at once for you - 住在台灣的缺點是什麼? What are the disadvantages of living in Taiwan? 缺點 quēdiǎn - disadvantage 空氣污染kōngqì wūrǎn (空污 kōngwū) - air pollution 陰天 yīn tiān - overcast day 偏灰 piān huī - tending towards gray 大太陽 dà tàiyáng - bright sun - 她以後想要住在澳洲還是台灣? Does she want to live in Australia or Taiwan in the future? 絕對的 juéduì de - absolute 生活步調 shēnghuó bùtiáo - pace of life 人性化 rénxìnghuà - humanized 從早到晚 cóng zǎo dào wǎn - from morning till night 被工作壓死 bèi gōngzuò yāsǐ - being crushed by work 生活狀態 shēnghuó zhuàngtài - lifestyle 死存錢 sǐ cúnqián - saving money obsessively 只單純講說 zhǐ dānchún jiǎngshuō - simply say 抱他們的大腿 bào tāmen de dàtuǐ - (lit. hugging their thigh) means riding their coattails 整體 zhěngtǐ - overall 下一代 xià yīdài - next generation 各界社會壓力 gèjiè shèhuì yālì - various societal pressures 束縛 shùfú - restraint 各憑他們本事 gè píng tāmen běnshì - depending on their abilities 從小到大 cóng xiǎo dào dà - from childhood to adulthood 舒適 shūshì - comfortable Follow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !

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Mali's ruling military junta held a constitutional referendum on Sunday, but turnout was around 27%, with many people refusing to take part. We look at what was on the table, and what the outcome could mean in terms of the return to democracy. Plus, as South Africa takes a step towards making universal healthcare a reality, we speak to the head of the country's National Health Insurance about why some people aren't happy about the situation. And we speak to the director of a museum in Nigeria preparing to receive some of the Benin Bronzes looted during the days of British colonialism, about why returning the artefacts home is important.

South Africans owe much to the efforts of its flotilla of activist non-profit organisations. Especially those like Solidarity's Research Unit, which invests great effort in challenging seemingly endless irrational legislative proposals from the ANC- as it is doing once again after the ruinous National Health Insurance bill passed through Parliament last week. In this powerful assessment, the unit's head Dr Connie Mulder puts the ANC's unaffordable, irrational and un-implementable proposal to the sword, sharing some of the arguments that Solidarity will make in court. The true mystery is why the ANC persists with ideas that are certain to be blocked in the courts, which remain the primary power in any Constitutional Democracy. Perhaps it's time for taxpayers to demand that political parties, and those driving them, are held personally responsible when they waste the country's scarce financial resources in such obvious vote-pulling ploys? - Alec Hogg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Africa has embarked on an ambitious journey towards universal healthcare, with Parliament passing the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill. So the team got a hold of Marius Van Der Walt who's East Coast Radio's News Editor. Webpage

Move Free益節--母親節限時優惠【Podcast聽眾隱藏福利】熱銷UC-II迷你錠禮盒現省$200還享免運快速到貨及滿額贈活動點擊連結搶購，只到5/6！https://link.fstry.me/3Lp6571 母親節禮物還沒準備好嗎？就送媽媽維持靈活及健康的好物吧！益節美國原裝進口，官網品質有保證 —— 以上為 Firstory DAI 動態廣告 —— 歡迎留言告訴我們你對這一集的想法： https://open.firstory.me/user/cl81kivnk00dn01wffhwxdg2s/comments 即刻加入15Mins通勤學英語直播室，每週一9pm等你來說英文 : https://15minsengcafe.pse.is/46hm8k 16 million people have collected NT$6,000 cash handouts Taipei, April 14 (CNA) More than 16 million individuals eligible for a NT$6,000 (US$197) cash handout from Taiwan's government have collected it, representing 70 percent of the population, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said Friday. 台北，4月14日（中央社）財政部週五表示，超過1600萬有資格領取新台幣6,000元（約197美元）現金補貼的民眾已經領取，佔全民70%。 According to the ministry, 4.2 million people who belong to "special groups" -- including National Pension Insurance receivers-- were paid directly into their designated accounts. 據財政部表示，其中420萬人屬於「特定對象」，包括國民年金保險金領取者，已經直接匯款到其指定帳戶。 Meanwhile, 9.08 million people chose to collect the handouts via a direct deposit by applying online, Deputy Finance Minister Juan Ching-hua (阮清華) said at a news conference. 此外，908萬人選擇透過網路申請直接匯款領取補貼，副財政部長阮清華在新聞發布會上表示。 Around 2.76 million people have directly collected the cash handouts from nearly 27,000 ATMs operated by 15 designated financial institutions in Taiwan, Juan said. 約有276萬人直接從15家指定金融機構經營的近27,000台ATM機領取現金補貼，阮清華表示。 The Executive Yuan earlier this year approved the disbursement of NT$6,000 to citizens and eligible foreign nationals, with the funds sourced from NT$141.65 billion of 2022's NT$380 billion tax surplus. 行政院今年早些時候核准發放新台幣6,000元給符合資格的國民和有資格的外籍人士，資金來源是2022年度的3800億新台幣稅收盈餘的1416.5億新台幣。 There are four groups eligible for the NT$6,000 cash handouts: Taiwanese citizens (including newborns), foreign nationals with permanent residency, resident spouses of Taiwanese nationals, as well as personnel stationed overseas by Taiwan government agencies and their dependents with Taiwanese citizenship, according to the ministry. 據該部門表示，有四組人士有資格領取新台幣6,000元現金補貼：台灣公民（包括新生兒）、持有永久居留權的外籍人士、台灣公民的居留配偶以及外派台灣政府機構工作人員及其具有台灣國籍的家屬。 Between April 17 and Oct. 31, 2023, eligible individuals can retrieve the money in person at 1,298 post offices using their National Health Insurance cards. 從2023年4月17日至10月31日，有資格的個人可以使用其國民健康保險卡，在1,298家郵局親自領取現金。 Those collecting the money for others must bring additional documents to prove their identity, such as the other person's ID or birth certificate, the ministry said. 據該部門表示，代領他人補貼的人必須攜帶額外的證明文件證明其身份，例如該人的身分證或出生證明。 From April 17-22, eligible individuals must check the last digit of their ID or residency card number to see what day they can get the money, according to the state-run Chunghwa Post Co. 從4月17日至22日，符合資格的個人必須檢查其身分證或居留證號碼的最後一位數字，以確定何時可以領取現金，根據國營中華郵政公司的說法。 分享時間 How did you collect your cash handout?Have you spent your cash handout yet? How are you going to spend it? Powered by Firstory Hosting

Nina Putnis of The Lancet Global Health talks to Prof. Hasbullah Thabrany and Dr Augustine Asante about Indonesia's national health insurance scheme and how its benefits and challenges impact especially the country's poorest. This has important lessons for other Governments across the world also seeking to understand Universal Health Coverage.Read the full article:The benefits and burden of health financing in IndonesiaContinue this conversation on social!Follow us today at...https://twitter.com/thelancethttps://instagram.com/thelancetgrouphttps://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournalhttps://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancethttps://youtube.com/thelancettv

Just a few words can make a big difference, and the right words can hit you at the right time to become transformative. My next guest Clifford Barnes embraces every challenge as an opportunity to empower change through dynamic discussion.  He brings the issues of healthcare law to his table.  Barnes believes that no matter what position or condition you are in, improving health equity in this country will give you an equal shot. How we combine health equity and value-based purchasing in the Medicaid space will address the health inequities in which health disparities exist. Barnes has reinvented himself around health equality and values based contracting as a real incentive for providers, payors, and government to resolve these issues through appropriately structuring the healthcare landscape.   One person can make a difference! Prioritizing health equity in the boardroom is his goal. Clifford Barnes is a Shareholder of Epstein Becker Green in the Health Care and Life Sciences Practice in the firm's Washington, DC and New York offices and has been employed with EBG for over 40 years.  Clifford Barnes is a transactional attorney and represents providers, including home health and nursing facilities, hospitals, hospital systems, and ancillary service companies and managed care organizations specializing in representing Medicaid managed care companies; non-profit associations, including Medicaid Health Plans of America.  Mr. Barnes is the co-founder of Medical Health Plans of America, the national trade association for Medicaid managed care plans.  Mr. Barnes represents health plans in provider contracting, including value based contracting. Mr. Barnes counsels clients on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, contracting, regulatory and insurance issues, and compliance program effectiveness. Most recently, Mr. Barnes has worked with home health companies in connection with a temporary suspension from Medicaid.  Mr. Barnes has also worked with EBG Advisors, a consulting firm affiliated with Epstein Becker Green, to implement National Health Insurance in the British Virgin Islands.  Mr. Barnes has been recognized as a Super Lawyer in Health Care Law. Prior to law school, Mr. Barnes worked several years in health administration.  Mr. Barnes has a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Pace University, an MBA in Health Administration from Cornell University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Virginia, where he served on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Natural Resources Law.

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