South Africa:Central bank lists factors driving 'unhealthy' medical insurance inflation

By MEIR team | 06 May 2026

Source: SARB

South Africa's health insurance inflation (medical scheme premium inflation) has consistently outpaced headline inflation, except during the COVID-19 period, according to the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

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