UHC Stories
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.
Ruto emphasised that SHA aims to provide medical coverage for all Kenyans, regardless of their financial status.
The increase follows the rollout of the Facilities Improvement Fund, established after the enactment of the Facilities Improvement Financing Act, 2023...
The proposed commission aims to address these challenges by improving governance, enhancing workforce management, and ensuring a more efficient alloca...
These rising expenses are pushing many low and middle-income families into tough situations, often forcing them to make difficult decisions about thei...
Under the new Taifa Care scheme, all primary and secondary school learners will now benefit from comprehensive medical coverage.
As a cornerstone of Kenya's Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals, UHC is driven by the principles of equity, quality, and financial prote...
In response to concerns about delayed payments to Community Health Promoters, he assured that all stipend arrears would be cleared soon.
President Ruto also announced that KMTC students would benefit from the Higher Education Loans Board scheme in the upcoming budget.
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...
The WHO report warns that deprioritising health spending could derail efforts toward achieving universal health coverage (UHC).
The task force is expected to identify challenges in the health sector related to human resources and recommend legal, policy, and operational reforms...
SHA has previously stated that it has a staff establishment of 500 employees approved by the PSC and plans to advertise these positions by the end of...
Garissa County, which has a target population of 905,000, has registered just 2.3 per cent of its population.
The petitioners argued that the Social Health Insurance Act was being implemented without the necessary subsidiary legislation in place.
