Bates groei met 33,4%Henriette Lamprecht 16 Ure Gelede – – 2025-10-13 00:00:00’n Stelsel wat N$6,1 miljard in bydraes invorder, N$5,1 miljard aan sorg bestee en meer as ’n miljard in surplusse gedurende 2024-’25 behou, kan nie gesondheidsdiensverskaffers geloofwaardig daarvan beskuldig dat hulle die blaam vir hoë koste moet dra nie.Die werklike kwessie, sê die Namibiese […]
Mediese fondse: N$1,7 mjd. in surplus Read More »
Dear Colleagues, Please take note of the recent Observer article (2nd Oct 2025). Once again, the narrative suggests that “doctors and pharmacies are taking the money,” using an image of a practitioner stuffing cash into his coat. NAMFISA’s figures are presented to confirm that 70% of healthcare spend goes to hospitals, pharmacies, specialists, and GPs
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NPPF Healthcare Sector Update – September 2025 Dear Colleagues Please be updated on some of the recent developments in the sector with specific reference to the cost study and where it fits into the bigger scheme of things: 1.Cost Study: Nearly there It remains imperative to establish an ethical tariff that reflects the true cost
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Update – System Reform and Cost Study Progress The NPPF remains committed to sector reform and engages with a wide range of stakeholders to find common ground. Some of these engagements are informal, with the objective of creating meaningful outcomes. We therefore welcomed NAMAF’s recent sentiments recognising the urgency of systemic reform in the private
The Namibia Private Practitioners Forum (NPPF), a voluntary professional body representing some 200 medical practices, says that medical cover has been eroded steadily despite hefty increases introduced by all private medical aid funds.Dr Jürgen Hoffmann, Chief Executive of the Namibia Private Practitioners Forum.The forum’s Chief Executive, Dr Jürgen Hoffmann pointed out that member contribution was
Private practitioners target medical aid funds – higher contributions, less cover Read More »
GPs Under Siege GPs are facing increasing interference from Fund administrators in clinical decisions, often requiring written motivations before payments are released. In-hospital benefits have been slashed by 33% since 2023, the 2024 NAMAF benchmark saw no increase, and PSEMAS tariffs have stagnated since 2014. Meanwhile, Funds reported a N$129.7 million surplus in Q1—further encouraged
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Dear Colleagues, One of NPPF’s biggest concerns remains the actions of statutory bodies that disadvantage the practitioner–patient relationship. We continue to engage with role players, including NAMAF, to move away from a funder–administrator model without an ethical framework, towards a patient–provider inclusive model with shared ethical obligations. A key barrier to fairness is the NAMAF Benchmark Tariff, which has
PSEMAS TARIFF REFORM – NPPF AUGUST 2025 NEWSFLASH Read More »
Full interview with Dr. Hoffmann Desert Radio · 060825 MDR Dr Jurgen Hoffmann – NPPF PSEMAS
Desert FM 95.3’s Interview and Post Read More »
PULLING OUT … Private doctors are pulling out of the Public Service Medical Aid Scheme over outdated tariffs and rising costs, placing 300 000 public servants and their families at risk of losing access to affordable healthcare. Photo: ContributedBy Puyeipawa Nakashole6 August 2025The Public Service Medical Aid Scheme (Psemas) is facing potential collapse as private
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