Board of Healthcare Funders

17/06/2026

We're privileged to welcome Dr Rubin Pillay to the Opening Ceremony of the 25th Annual BHF Conference.
A globally recognised physician, healthcare strategist, and thought leader in digital transformation, Dr Pillay is at the forefront of shaping the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and artificial intelligence. Based at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (USA), his work focuses on reimagining healthcare systems for a rapidly changing world.

Join him as he delivers a keynote address on:
"AI, Jobs, and the Future of Healthcare in Emerging Economies."
📅 5 July 2026
📍 Cape Town ICC
https://evolve.eventoptions.co.za/register/bhf2026/details

16/06/2026

Youth Day reminds us that change begins with courageous young minds.

Today, we honour the legacy of the youth of 1976 and celebrate a new generation of leaders, innovators and changemakers who continue to shape a healthier, more equitable future for all South Africans. Happy Youth Day.

15/06/2026

We are excited to welcome Dr Boitumelo Semete-Makokotlela to the 25th Annual BHF Conference.

Leading the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA), Dr Semete plays a pivotal role in advancing regulatory excellence, safeguarding public health, and ensuring access to safe, effective, and quality health products.

Join her as part of the panel discussion exploring:
"Is the Regulatory Mandate Evolving Fast Enough to Ensure Sustainability?"
📅 8 July 2026
📍 Cape Town ICC

https://evolve.eventoptions.co.za/register/bhf2026/details

10/06/2026

We are delighted to welcome Ntombizone Feni to the Governance Workshop at the 25th Annual BHF Conference.

As CEO of the 21st Century Foundation, Ntombizone is a respected leader in governance, leadership development, and organisational transformation, with a passion for building accountable and sustainable organisations.

Join her as she explores:
"HMI in Practice: Strengthening Governance Through Fit and Proper Standards, Accountability and Fair Remuneration."

📅 5 July 2026
📍 Cape Town ICC
Register here: https://evolve.eventoptions.co.za/register/bhf2026/details

10/06/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr Paula Armstrong to the 25th Annual BHF Conference.

As Managing Director of Economic and Financial Consulting at FTI Consulting, Dr Armstrong is a leading economist with extensive experience in healthcare markets, competition policy, and regulatory economics. Her insights have helped shape discussions on healthcare affordability and sustainability across multiple markets.

Join her as she explores:
"Who Really Controls Healthcare Costs?"

📅 6 July 2026
📍 Cape Town ICC
https://evolve.eventoptions.co.za/register/bhf2026/details

10/06/2026

We are honoured to welcome Prof Sheila Tlou to the 25th Annual BHF Conference.

A globally respected healthcare leader and advocate for public health, Prof Tlou has dedicated her career to advancing healthcare policy, strengthening health systems, and driving meaningful change across Africa and beyond.

Join us at the Opening Ceremony as she delivers a thought-provoking address on:
"Africa Rising in Turbulent Times: What Healthcare Leadership Requires in an Unstable World."
📅 5 July 2026
📍 Cape Town ICC

To register, click here: https://evolve.eventoptions.co.za/register/bhf2026/details

29/05/2026

We’re excited to share the Governance Workshop Programme, now available to registered delegates.

This year’s workshop brings together leading governance, healthcare and industry experts to unpack the challenges and opportunities shaping healthcare leadership, accountability and sustainability in a changing health system. Delegates can look forward to insightful discussions, practical guidance and expert perspectives on governance excellence, regulatory developments and member-centric decision-making.

Please note that attendance at the Governance Workshop is exclusively available to registered BHF Conference delegates. Delegates wishing to participate in this session are encouraged to secure their conference registration early to avoid disappointment.

📍 Cape Town | 4–8 July 2026
For registration click here: https://bit.ly/4tfvqns

26/05/2026

A sustainable medical scheme environment depends on a balanced and inclusive risk pool.

Younger and healthier members play a critical role in this system.
In this important conversation on SAfm Market Update with Moneyweb, Dr Katlego Mothudi reflects on why the declining participation of younger South Africans in medical aid should concern all stakeholders. The issue is not that young people do not value healthcare cover. It is that rising healthcare costs and affordability pressures are making it harder for many to join and remain covered.

Listen to the interview here:

'One of the principles of solidarity, of the young subsidising the old, [has] increased the costing and pricing burden for medical schemes' – Dr Katlego Mothudi, CEO of the Board of Healthcare Funders.

25/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and unity of our continent.

As BHF, proudly serving seven countries across the region, we extend our warmest Africa Day wishes to our valued partners and healthcare communities across the continent. Together, we continue advancing equitable, accessible, and quality healthcare for all Africans.

21/05/2026

We’re excited to share that Charlton Murove, BHF’s Head of Research, will be part of a roundtable discussion at SAMED’s 39th Annual General Meeting on 21 May 2026.

The discussion will focus on aligning health system priorities with MedTech innovation and strategic partnerships for sustainable impact — an important conversation shaping the future of healthcare in South Africa.