Competition Act, 1998 (Act No. 89 of 1998)RegulationsCOVID-19 Block Exemption for the Healthcare Sector 20205. Cost reduction measures |
At the request of the Department of Health and subject to oversight and guidance by the Department of Health, agreements or practices concluded between the private healthcare sector and the Department of Health with the sole purpose of reducing the cost of diagnosis, tests, treatment and other preventative measures including vaccines. For the avoidance of doubt, any discussion and/or agreement on pricing between private healthcare companies or providers must be specifically authorised by the Minister of Health.