Hard truths.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the strategies mark a major step in integrating climate action into Kenya’s health and development agenda.
According to Duale, the Social Health Insurance Regulations, 2025 stipulate that all verifiable claims should be settled within 90 days from the date of submission.
In a statement by the Ministry of Health, Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale unveiled the initiative at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) headquarters, describing it as a major milestone in the country’s h...
Duale said the inclusion of mental health under Taifa Care reflects the government’s commitment to equitable, inclusive, and sustainable healthcare, ensuring that no Kenyan is left behind.
Duale explained the government’s commitment to strengthening human resources in the health sector, a key step towards delivering quality health services to all Kenyans under the UHC initiative.
Duale told reporters that the discussions produced “groundbreaking resolutions” that align private sector coverage with government health reforms
Duale said the Ministry of Health is committed to ensuring that every health worker from community oral health officers to specialist surgeons is well-trained and competent
Kuria questioned the appropriateness of senior government officials making such declarations outside the bounds of immigration authority
The move is part of broader reforms aimed at tightening security, reducing fraud, and improving efficiency in healthcare service delivery
The cases have been spread across 22 counties, with Mombasa, Busia, and Nakuru recording the highest numbers.
A major recommendation by the ministry is the urgent provision of clean water to the Thange community by drilling new boreholes in areas free from contamination.
