UHC Stories

Drug shortages and struggle for health equity: Kenya's uphill battle to actualise Universal Health Coverage
Charity Kilei  |  Jan 11, 2025

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...

Financial gaps threaten Kenya's healthcare goals – DP Kindiki
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

In response to concerns about delayed payments to Community Health Promoters, he assured that all stipend arrears would be cleared soon.

Boost for KMTC as President Ruto announces Sh600 million funding for staff recruitment
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 10, 2025

President Ruto also announced that KMTC students would benefit from the Higher Education Loans Board scheme in the upcoming budget.

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...

Governments failing to prioritise health forcing patients to bear the burden - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 16, 2024

The WHO report warns that deprioritising health spending could derail efforts toward achieving universal health coverage (UHC).

Kenyans invited to submit views on healthcare workforce reforms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2024

The task force is expected to identify challenges in the health sector related to human resources and recommend legal, policy, and operational reforms...

SHA to decide future of former NHIF employees within six months 
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 26, 2024

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...

Nyeri tops SHA registration as Asal counties struggle to enroll
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

Garissa County, which has a target population of 905,000, has registered just 2.3 per cent of its population.

Social Health Insurance Fund roll-out to continue as court rejects halt request
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 01, 2024

The petitioners argued that the Social Health Insurance Act was being implemented without the necessary subsidiary legislation in place.

Explainer: What you need to know about new health fund replacing NHIF
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 28, 2024

The government aims to register around 15 million Kenyans into the new system.

Court of Appeal allows October 1 rollout of Social Health Authority
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 21, 2024

The deadline for the mandatory registration is set at September 30, 2024.

Health ministry urges Kenyans to attend SHIF National Validation exercise
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 30, 2024

Previously, the High Court nullified the Social Health Insurance Act of 2023, which was intended to replace the National Health Insurance Fund, citing...

Health CS affirms commitment to advancing President Ruto’s UHC vision
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 14, 2024

Highlighting the importance of community-driven solutions and improved public communication, Dr. Mulongo urged for a united effort to implement best p...

Budget cuts jeopardise Kenya's commitment to Universal Health Coverage
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 19, 2024

During a session with the National Assembly on Wednesday, Harry Kimtai, Principal Secretary of the State Department of Medical Services, revealed the...

Linda Mama budget cut sparks worry over rising risks for pregnant women
Charity Kilei  |  May 22, 2024

Many women are worried as the Treasury has halved the initiative's budget, limiting its benefits to only a few women in marginalised communities.

State allocates Sh3b to compensate Community Health Promoters 
Amina Wako  |  Feb 17, 2024

According to the Ministry of Health, since their deployment four months ago, the CHPs have reached 2.7 million households, impacting the lives of at l...

Court of Appeal set to rule on State's new health insurance fund
Amina Wako  |  Jan 19, 2024

If the court lifts the suspension, every household in Kenya will pay 2.75 per cent of its monthly income to the Social Health Insurance Fund.

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