Hard truths.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday, Muthuma argued that many Kenyans had formed opinions on key government policies without directly interacting with them.
The legislator challenged the fairness of the existing arrangement, asking why contributions continue to be deducted without clear individual returns for those who rarely access medical services
The authority also allocated Sh2.02 billion to support Primary Health Care (PHC) services, while Sh433 million was paid through the Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illness Fund (ECCIF).
The PLP leader said the proposed facility had exposed deeper weaknesses within Kenya’s healthcare system, arguing that the government was seeking to host Ebola-exposed individuals while hospitals across the cou...
MPs on the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee raised concerns during 2026/27 budget scrutiny over delayed teacher pensions, lack of insurance provisions and capitation shortfalls. They backed...
MPs noted that the shift from the National Health Insurance Fund to the Social Health Authority has created new challenges for cancer patients, especially in accessing consistent and affordable treatment. The H...
The Social Health Authority, Ministry of Health and KNUT agreed measures to address POMSF operational challenges for teachers’ medical scheme, including last expense processing, overseas treatment, IVF coverage...
Speaking Monday in Nairobi at the World Health Summit Regional Meeting, President Ruto urged African governments to take primary responsibility for health financing and reforms, warning donor dependence and fra...
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Dr. Abdi said SHA “payout is around 80%,” noting that the current system is performing better in settling claims compared to its predecessor.
Under the arrangement, Sh300,000 last expense payments for deceased principal members are now ready, with the Ministry confirming that all verified claims have been processed and will be released.
The funds will be drawn from the Primary Health Care Fund, the Social Health Insurance Fund, and the Emergency, Chronic and Critical Illnesses Fund. The President said the scale of the disbursement reflects sig...
Addressing congregants during the church service at Africa Gospel Church (AGC) in Karen, Nairobi on Sunday, he highlighted reforms in healthcare and infrastructure, insisting that “health must be a right for ev...