NHA
healthcareNational Health Act
The National Health Act provides a framework for a uniform health system in South Africa. It regulates the national, provincial, and district health system and establishes the rights and duties of healthcare users and providers. For tender purposes, this Act is relevant for healthcare procurement including medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, health services, and facility management. It establishes the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) and quality requirements for health establishments.
Health Establishment Standards
The Act establishes the Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) to enforce quality standards (Section 78).
Procurement in Health Sector
Health establishments must procure goods and services in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act and relevant regulations.
National Health Insurance (NHI)
The Act provides the legal basis for the National Health Insurance Fund and related procurement reforms (Chapter 5).
- Verify compliance with OHSC standards for healthcare service tenders
- Ensure medical products comply with SAHPRA registration requirements
- Check that health establishment is properly certified and licensed
- Confirm pharmaceutical procurement follows the Essential Medicines List framework