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Doctor shortage to hit NHI(Sunday Independent - 28 September) The shortage of doctors is likely to seriously hamper the government's National Health Insurance (NHI) plan, with medical experts saying the country needs to double the number of doctors it trains each year.While there are an estimated 27 641 doctors practicing in South Africa, approximately 23 407 South African-born doctors are believed to be practicing in Australia, Canada, the US and New Zealand.