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MPs Gather in Nakuru to Tackle Health, Economic Challenges

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 […]

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SHA REGISTRATION: He’re counties leading in registration

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 […]

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Government releases Sh 9 Billion to SHA to address outstanding NHIF bills in facilities

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 […]

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Maina Wakabura shares information to enlighten Kenyans on Social Health Authority

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 […]

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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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