SHIF kenya,Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) scheme Stories

Confusion and concerns persist as Kenyans struggle with new social health insurance scheme
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 04, 2025

While the government has maintained that SHIF is functioning effectively, many Kenyans are still frustrated and eager for the system's issues to be ad...

OPINION: No chance Ruto can turn economy around
Silas Nyanchwani  |  Jan 02, 2025

There is a serious lapse of imagination of the sectors that can be tweaked and grown to accommodate hordes of unemployed young men and women.

New SHA policy places financial burden on parents of teen mothers
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 01, 2025

Linda Mama programme has been instrumental in reducing maternal and infant mortality by providing free delivery services.

SHIF reverts to biometric system to curb corruption, enhance efficiency
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 27, 2024

The new biometric system will be merged with the National Registration Bureau database to ensure accountability and prevent the misuse of healthcare f...

Hospitals seek detailed breakdown of SHIF payments amid ongoing delays
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 20, 2024

Lishenga emphasised the need for clarity both on which hospitals have received payments and the total revenue SHA has collected from Kenyans since its...

State clarifies SHA benefits, tariffs for critical care services
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 15, 2024

The Ministry emphasised that the tariffs aim to ensure equitable and sustainable healthcare access under a shared responsibility model.

SHA technical hitches hindering hospital operations, patient services, says Rupha report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 15, 2024

The report notes that 39 per cent of hospitals did not receive payments from SHA in November, while those that did faced an average 23 per cent reduct...

Clinical officers raise concerns over SHA implementation
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 06, 2024

THe clinicians pointed out that SHA has implemented a policy requiring only facilities registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Co...

SHA disburses over Sh1.36 billion for healthcare claims for October
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2024

The payout represents more than 52 per cent of the total claim value for the month.

Clinical officers protest against Social Health Authority leadership, demand changes
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 05, 2024

The protesters also claimed they had been denied pre-authorisation rights, which they argue prevents them from requesting diagnostic imaging or perfor...

Barasa faces tough questions from MPs on transition from NHIF to SHIF
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 04, 2024

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna demanded accountability for lives lost during the transition.

CS Muturi directs all Huduma Centres to create SHIF desks for easier access to healthcare information
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 03, 2024

This initiative is expected to resolve the confusion surrounding SHIF and the Social Health Authority (SHA), providing an easily accessible point for...

Health spending to rise by 6% in 2025 amid unmet universal healthcare targets
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 30, 2024

The outlook comes at a time when Kenya is facing challenges in the transition from NHIF to the Social Health Authority (SHA).

Mombasa Governor calls for accountability in managing Social Health Insurance Fund
Farhiya Hussein  |  Nov 30, 2024

Governor Abdulswamad Nassir said SHIF's success hinges on efficient management and accountability.

Clinical officers claim discrimination by SHA, issue three-week strike notice
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 30, 2024

Union says the SHA board had excluded clinical officers from the list of service providers, even though they run over 1,000 private healthcare facilit...

Pressure mounts on Ruto to terminate Adani-linked healthcare project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

Wamalwa criticised both President Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga for supporting the Adani Group despite its questionable global reputation.

Adani fallout: Spotlight now turns to Sh104 billion health system deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2024

The President ordered the cancellation of the energy and aviation deals during his State of the Nation address, citing credible evidence of corruption...

JKIA-Adani deal cancellation not enough, scrap SHIF contract too - Kenyans tell Ruto
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 21, 2024

The scrutiny surrounding Adani’s involvement in Kenyan projects continues, with many urging the government to sever all ties with the controversial co...