Health and Wellness
SHA collections cross Sh200bn as millions access free healthcare
SHA chief executive officer Mercy Mwangangi said the fund can only provide benefits to Kenyans if they take part by making their required contributions.
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Gachagua must explain his record before judging Ruto, Ichung’wah says
Ichung’wah also defended the Affordable Housing Programme, saying it was benefiting those who qualify for the houses while creating opportunities for workers involved in construction.
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Ruto highlights Kenya Kwanza achievements as leaders begin Naivasha retreat
The Head of State highlighted that the retreat would allow the leaders to assess the government’s performance against promises made to voters, establish what remained achievable and determine what could be delivered over the next year and beyond
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Ruto orders SHA cover for all village elders by January 2027
The President announced the directive on Tuesday during an engagement forum with village elders at State House, saying the government would fully finance the health insurance cover for the country's grassroots administrators and their immediate families
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Ruto urges North Rift counties to showcase unity at joint Mashujaa Day
Speaking during a church service at ACK St Stephen's Chepkoilel in Uasin Gishu County on Sunday, the President said the three North Rift counties had a unique opportunity to demonstrate how neighbouring counties can work together for the benefit of their residents and the country.
Health and Wellness
Senators raise alarm over failing county ambulance Services
Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda, who sits on the Senate Health Committee, said inspections conducted by the committee had exposed major gaps in ambulance operations, with many vehicles either grounded or operating in poor condition.
Health and Wellness
Sifuna says SHA must be judged by treatment, not registration number
The Nairobi senator said the government appeared to be using registration figures as the main measure of success instead of focusing on whether patients were receiving healthcare services.
Health and Wellness
SHA rolls out free emergency evacuation service through 922 hotline
Speaking on Radio Generation on Wednesday,Morogo said the service would use GPS-enabled ambulances from county governments, private providers and faith-based organisations to connect patients with the nearest emergency care facilities.
Health and Wellness
Ruto defends SHA, says new health scheme outperforming NHIF
To back his claims, Ruto compared the performance of SHA with that of NHIF, saying the new authority is releasing far more money to health facilities than its predecessor. According to the President, NHIF used to disburse about Sh5.6 billion every three months, while SHA is now paying approximately Sh12 billion every month.
Health and Wellness
SHA gives hospitals until July 31 to query verified defunct NHIF claims
Healthcare facilities seeking clarification have been instructed to submit written requests through the email address [email protected] by July 31.
Health and Wellness
SHA ties payments to medicine dispensing rates in new accountability drive
In a public notice issued on July 21, SHA said the Primary Healthcare benefit package covers the complete episode of care, including consultation, diagnosis, clinically indicated investigations, treatment and prescribed medicines in line with the Ministry of Health treatment guidelines.
Health and Wellness
Low libido should be recognised as a health impairment, says Petitioner
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Tuesday, Dr Kibore said stigma surrounding the condition has discouraged many people from seeking medical attention, leaving them to struggle in silence despite its impact on their productivity, relationships and overall quality of life