Nakuru County commended for onboarding dialysis patients denied services in private facilities during SHA transition
Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa has commended Nakuru County for its proactive role in onboarding dialysis patients previously denied services by private healthcare facilities during the transition from NHIF to SHIF financing model. Speaking during a courtesy call to Deputy Governor David Kones at the County Headquarters, Dr. Barasa reiterated the government’s commitment to […]
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CS Barasa reassures Kenyans of Government agenda on accessible healthcare
Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa has reassured Kenyans of the government’s commitment to providing accessible healthcare following last week’s Social Health Authority (SHA) rollout. Speaking on Monday October 7, 2024 during her visit to Nakuru County to assess SHA implementation, she acknowledged initial challenges affecting chronic care patients but confirmed that most issues […]
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Drama as dialysis patients seeking services in Nakuru private facilities are turned away amidst SHA roll-out
The transition from National Hospital Insurance Fund(NHIF) to Social Health Authority (SHA) following the roll out of SHA on Tuesday October 1 by government seems to have challenges with patients with chronic diseases already feeling the heat especially when seeking services in various private facilities. For instance, a section of patients with Kidney complications in […]
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Nakuru joins other Counties in rolling out SHA
Nakuru County on Tuesday October 1, 2024 joined other counties in rolling out. This was carried out through a vibrant registration activation event at Langa Langa Sub County Hospital in Nakuru East. An occasion that was graced by key dignitaries, including Dr. Charles Kandie, the Acting Director for Quality Standards and Regulations at the Ministry […]
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