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Over 700 private hospitals face collapse as SHA, NHIF debts hit Sh76 billion
Over 700 private hospitals face collapse as SHA, NHIF debts hit Sh76 billion
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 21, 2025

RUPHA says payment delays have forced some hospitals to abandon the Social Health Insurance Fund system and revert to cash-only payments.

Private hospitals warn of health crisis after removal of maternity services in Level 2 and 3 facilities
Private hospitals warn of health crisis after removal of maternity services in Level 2 and 3 facilities
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 04, 2025

The changes, eliminated maternity and inpatient bed allocations for all Level 2 hospitals, including those with functional maternity units, and for Le...

Private hospitals warn of health crisis as over 1,400 facilities shut down or downgraded
Private hospitals warn of health crisis as over 1,400 facilities shut down or downgraded
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2025

The hospitals association warned that the closures are already undermining access to critical healthcare services across the country.

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