Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) scheme Stories

SHIF dilemma for parents grappling with limited benefits, high costs as children return to school
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 05, 2025

Under SHIF, primary healthcare services — including consultations, diagnostics, and treatments—are restricted.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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).

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.

Health CS Barasa to bishops: We'll settle Sh2.5bn NHIF arrears by next week
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2024

Bishops had earlier criticised the government for what it called a "culture of lies," asserting that the failure to pay outstanding NHIF dues to faith...

Medical cover for civil servants to be funded by taxpayers outside SHIF
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 11, 2024

The new proposal would allocate government funding to cover health benefits for public officers beyond the limits of the SHIF program.

Relief for informal sector workers as Health Ministry okays monthly SHA remittances
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 05, 2024

The change addresses a major barrier faced during the initial SHIF rollout, which required an upfront annual payment that many in the informal sector...

Delayed SHA payments push private hospitals in Kenya into financial distress - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 05, 2024

93.8 per cent of private hospitals are unable to cover essential operational expenses such as rent, electricity, and housekeeping, as reimbursements f...

Social Health Authority delivers Sh1.5 billion in services in first month - Health Ministry
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2024

In this initial period, SHA delivered a dialysis care package valued at Sh250 million, alongside Sh220 million for cancer treatment, Sh175 million for...

Treasury proposes housing, SHIF deductions from gross salaries to boost take-home pay
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 04, 2024

The change, included in amendments to tax laws, would replace the current system, which gives a tax relief of 15 per cent on these contributions.

New SHA e-procurement system will enhance transparency - PS Kimtai
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 17, 2024

The new electronic system will remove the need for NHIF staff to conduct in-person inspections and data entry, which previously opened doors to manipu...

SHA platform receives over 940 claims worth Sh12 million amid faltering system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 13, 2024

Kenyatta National Hospital submitted the highest number of claims, totalling Sh2.3 million for reimbursement within the first nine days of the new sys...

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