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15 Years – A Journey of Purpose

Strategic solutions for a transforming industry

At this pivotal moment in our nation’s healthcare history, the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) Conference signifies so much more than just another date on the calendar – it’s a convergence of brilliant minds and passionate hearts, all united by a single goal: to build a healthier future for our nation.

A journey of purpose: Reflecting on Universal Healthcare’s remarkable story

A journey of purpose: Reflecting on Universal Healthcare’s remarkable story.

Reflecting on the incredible Universal Healthcare journey, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude and humility. What began as a bold vision fifteen years ago has evolved and flourished into something beyond our wildest expectations.

Strategic solutions for a transforming industry

At this pivotal moment in our nation’s healthcare history, the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) Conference signifies so much more than just another date on the calendar – it’s a convergence of brilliant minds and passionate hearts, all united by a single goal: to build a healthier future for our nation.

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Powering progress in private healthcare funding

Industry leader calls for ethical, harmonised healthcare system

8 May 2025 Ahead of the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) conference in Cape Town, Universal Healthcare is championing a proactive approach to private healthcare funding, urging the industry to embrace future technologies, including the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) to shape a more effective and equitable system.

“South Africa’s private healthcare funding industry has a history of innovation and progressive thinking, and there is a strong drive among certain industry players towards moving the dial internationally as well,” comments Dr Johan Pretorius, Founder and Executive Chairman of the Universal Healthcare Group.

“By strategically investing in future technologies, including AI, we can unlock unprecedented access to care. Universal Healthcare is working to leverage learnings from our global ventures and collaborating to drive innovation here and abroad,” he adds.

 

Human-centric AI governance crucial to protecting healthcare interests

Winning South African paper highlights critical role of regulatory frameworks

Wednesday, 15 May 2024 A South African paper on the role of human centric AI governance in the pursuit of sustainable healthcare for the African continent recently received the Titanium Award for Best Paper at the 9th Annual Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) Conference in Cape Town.

Authors Dr Odwa Mazwai, Managing Director of Universal Care and Alicia Tait, Director of Legal Affairs Risk and Corporate Governance at Universal Healthcare, whose respective expertise in medicine and law provided a fresh perspective on the use of AI in healthcare, thanked the BHF for honouring their work with the award.

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Artificial Intelligence Policy

The Company uses or is planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to innovate and improve its current operations and services. It also recognizes the requirement to ensure that the required governance provisions are in place to prevent harm and uphold human rights.

Artificial Intelligence Policy

The Company uses or is planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to innovate and improve its current operations and services. It also recognizes the requirement to ensure that the required governance provisions are in place to prevent harm and uphold human rights.

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