UHC kenya Stories
Community health promoters (CHPs) have also been dealt a major blow after their budget was slashed by Sh1.4 billion.
This increase marks a threefold allocation to the fund, which has historically been severely underfunded.
In the last financial year, CHPs were already grappling with financial constraints, which remain a key challenge in Kenya’s public healthcare system.
Until current contracts end and gratuities are fully paid, the Health Ministry will continue managing the payroll for UHC workers, easing recent tensi...
Investigations show that these non-existent workers have been receiving monthly salaries of Sh50,000 each, costing taxpayers more than Sh1.5 million e...
The agreement, formalised through an MoU, is part of the government’s broader efforts to strengthen financial protection for cancer patients in line w...
A recent World Bank report states that the 2.75 per cent SHIF payroll deduction places a financial strain on low-income workers and small businesses.
Key factors causing mental health challenges for healthcare workers include heavy workloads, limited resources, tough working conditions, delayed pay...
The National Assembly Health Committee chair, James Nyikal, said the extra funds include Sh5 billion to pay gratuity to the 8,550 UHC workers whose co...
The report, presented by Seme MP James Nyikal, also shows that an additional Sh5 billion will be required to pay gratuities to UHC staff once their co...
The unions under the Health Sector Caucus, said at least 97 Global Fund staff, mostly clinical and laboratory officers, have gone nearly a year withou...
In addition, payments totalling Sh78.94 billion covering March to May are still delayed.
Leaders from the profession have urged the government to prioritise their welfare through promotions, policy implementation and adequate resourcing.
In comparison, Ghana and Nigeria contribute 3.7 per cent and 4.7 per cent of the applications, respectively.
Following consultations with key stakeholders, including healthcare worker unions and the Council of Governors, the Ministry revealed that agreements...
Health Ministry officials maintain that the payroll transfer is a necessary step for the devolution of health services, as outlined in Kenya's broader...
Without adequate investment in human resources and infrastructure, Kenya may struggle to respond effectively to future health emergencies, thereby com...
Though hired on contractual terms, they were assured that their positions would be converted to permanent and pensionable roles after a set period.
The medics said they would not accept being moved to the counties under what they termed “stipend arrangements.”
The parties agreed that county governments will not only take over payroll responsibilities but also receive budgetary support to ensure the seamless...
He highlighted the importance of strategic planning, strengthening internal supply chains, and upgrading equipment to ensure a consistent supply of sa...
The Social Health Authority was rolled out with the ambitious goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage, a cornerstone of Kenya’s health reform agen...
The policy would also ensure that top officials no longer enjoy medical privileges at the taxpayer’s expense, a move that could save the government mi...
The Cabinet approved the construction of two new Level VI teaching and referral hospitals in Bungoma and Kericho counties.
According to UHC workers, they have endured years of unfulfilled promises since their recruitment in May 2020, particularly regarding their absorption...
Duale said reimbursement for intensive care unit and high dependency unit services has been significantly increased, rising from Sh4,480 to Sh28,000 p...
The funding aims to enhance healthcare infrastructure, improve medical equipment, and support the government’s push for Universal Health Coverage.
Beyond Kenya, experts at the conference emphasised the need for African nations to develop self-sustaining healthcare financing strategies rather than...
In Kenya, the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) is a key component of the government's strategy to achieve UHC) aiming to provide affordable and acc...
CHPs are the backbone of Kenya’s primary healthcare system under Universal Health Coverage which focuses on primary health care.
