Social Health Authority Stories
In the notice, SHA urged qualified individuals to apply online or submit their applications physically to its headquarters on Ragati Road, Nairobi, by...
The decision came after a petition filed by some former NHIF workers who wanted the court to intervene and stop a reduction of their salaries followin...
The legislators have described the policy as punitive, demanding an immediate intervention from the Ministry of Health.
The Authority further disclosed that reviews for inpatient care, surgical packages and other services are ongoing, adding that payments for these will...
Duale also emphasised that any facility intending to admit more patients must first expand its physical infrastructure—such as beds and space—to accom...
The development follows persistent complaints from a section of health providers about payment delays, which they say have disrupted service delivery...
In his judgment, Justice Byrum Ongaya clarified that the key concern was not job loss, but whether the transition followed due process.
According to the National Cancer Institute of Kenya, more than 45,000 people are diagnosed with cancer each year, and at least 24,000 die from the dis...
The hospitals association warned that the closures are already undermining access to critical healthcare services across the country.
Contributions to the SHA are made through payroll deductions for formally employed individuals, direct payments from those in the informal sector, and...
Health CS Aden Duale urged the public to remain vigilant and report any instances of malpractice, service denial, or fraudulent claims through the tol...
The committee wants a clear breakdown of the outstanding balances, a payment schedule, and the current status of remittances to all 47 counties.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale condemned the trend, stating that it undermines public trust in the universal health coverage programme and would...
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale clarified that the Ministry respects the court process but emphasised that it did not invalidate the deductions.
Justice Chacha Mwita on Monday ruled that the law states that only income tax is withheld from gross income; therefore, no other deductions can be mad...
In a tiny room in Muthurwa, Nairobi, Auma prepares for motherhood alone—without baby clothes, a hospital bag, or any family support.
Duale expressed concern about the low SHA registration in Garissa County, where he said only 150,000 residents registered against the targeted number...
Data from the State Department for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) released in September shows more than 50 per cent of Hustler Fund borr...
More than 1,800 workers from NHIF were absorbed into SHA, and many who are nearing or past retirement age had hoped for a retirement package.
RUPHA has revealed that nearly six months after performing critical surgeries between April and May, many hospitals have yet to receive reimbursements...
Despite President William Ruto’s public acknowledgement of the issue three months ago, the government has yet to allocate funds to clear the billions...
The CS on Wednesday said the planned public release of a “list of shame” is part of the Ministry’s effort to clean up the sector and rebuild public tr...
Ruto had challenged county governments to play their part by paying KEMSA for the drugs delivered.
An online portal has been provided to facilitate registration and ensure employee records, including those of their dependents, are up to date.
The move follows outrage from doctors who say they are unable to access services despite monthly deductions.
The Social Health Authority was rolled out with the ambitious goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage, a cornerstone of Kenya’s health reform agen...
Duale said some counties had been using the funds for other purposes, like paying staff, which left many health facilities without basic medicines and...
This number is in sharp contrast to the formal sector, where 4.9 million individuals are actively making contributions.
Mwangangi, a specialist in health financing and policy, brings over 15 years of experience in areas such as universal health coverage, institutional r...
