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NHI bills passed in South Africa and Uganda

South Africa's health minister has plans to put the country's drawn-out NHI bill to parliament within eight months after its recent cabinet approval. Uganda's cabinet, too, has agreed an NHI bill to send to parliament. But many details remain unclear.

Hapvida buys another rival

HMO Hapvida is cementing its presence in Southern Brazil with the acquisition of another rival, its third takeover this year.

Jefferies and HSBC disagree on NMC

Investment bank Jefferies has issued another critical note of NMC Health, reducing its price target again and dissecting its goodwill and lease liability reporting. HSBC, meanwhile, still prefers it in the UAE over Mediclinic, citing demographic changes. NMC Health gives us its rebuttals to Jefferies' note.

EQT to buy out Singapore-listed group as EBITDA plummets

Private equity giant EQT has offered to buy out the public shareholders of Health Management International, a hospital and outpatient group in Malaysia and Singapore, in partnership with its major founder-shareholders. The buyers cite startup costs from a recent acquisition and capital needs being better sought privately as reasons for the move.

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