Question NW1510 to the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation:

Ngcobo, Mr SL to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation:

Whether, in view of the planned introduction of the National Health Insurance scheme and the growing concerns with healthcare stakeholders that the Republic could see an exodus of doctors and/or other key medical personnel and valuable training professionals, his department has any plans in place for higher education and training, in an attempt to bridge the gap and intervene if this exodus eventuates; if not, why not; if so, what are the full, relevant details?