Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has urged Nakuru residents to register for Social Health Authority(SHA). Speaking at Nakuru Boys High School on Sunday during economic empowerment program for Nakuru Town East, Governor Kihika assures residents that the new health insurance scheme is working and urged residents to come out and register. This, she said will go […]
Nakuru Town West MP Samwel Arama has drummed support for Social Health Authority and new health insurance. Speaking in Nakuru during a visit by Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale in Nakuru County, MP Arama revealed that the new health insurance scheme was now working. He added that before, the scheme had challenges and Kenyans including his […]
Members of Parliament will from today convene in Nakuru County for a five-day mid-term retreat to address pressing national issues, with health reforms and the country’s economic outlook topping the agenda. The gathering, hosted at the Lake Naivasha Resort from January 27 to 31, brings together parliamentary leaders, the House Business Committee, committee chairpersons, and […]
Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Lamu, Kiambu, and Bomet counties are leading in the ongoing Social Health Authority (SHA) registration exercise. Speaking during the 7th Editors’ Guild Convention in Nakuru, Regional Manager SHA South Rift Region Wambugu Kariuki revealed that the exercise is ongoing on very. He urged Editors and Journalists to play key in sensitization of members […]
The government has released Ksh 9 billion to the Social Health Authority (SHA) to address outstanding bills incurred by healthcare facilities under the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). The move comes 29 days after the rollout of SHA. According to Principal Secretary for Medical Services Mr. Harry Kimtai, the funds will be disbursed to facilities […]
From NHIF to SHA (Social Health Authority) Four Bills accented by President Ruto last year under the Social Health Authority Bill have presented to us SHA. They are; 1.Social Health Insurance Bill 2.Digital Health Bill 3.Facility Improvement Financing Bill 4.Primary Health Care Bill Another Bill in the various stages of Parliament is the Quality Authority […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]