The Ministry of Health has revealed hearing aids and other assistive devices will be covered in the new benefits package as the government seek to popularize the transition from National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to Social Health Authority (SHA). Health Cabinet Secretary, Susan Nakhumicha, said the government will pay for assistive devices needed by persons […]
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A registration and sensitization campaign of Kiambu county Afya dubbed “Wamatangi Care” begun Thursday in all Kiambu sub counties. The health campaign aims at empowering Kiambu residents with comprehensive knowledge on the array of services covered by Kiambu Afya. Speaking to KNA, a Community Health Promoter at the Kiambu level 5 hospital Susan Nyambura said […]
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Deputy Senate Speaker who also doubles up as Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi has called on the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to prioritise payment of money owed to mission hospitals to enhance smooth healthcare services to Kenyans. Speaking during the distribution of drugs to faith-based hospitals from Meru and Tharaka Nithi Counties through his Kamashinani […]
Continue ReadingAs the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023 that repeals National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) and established 3 new funds is set to come into effect, stakeholders across the country continue to air their view. During a session held in Kakamega town, some participants urged the government not to discard the EduAfya for students. The participants complained […]
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The Social Health Authority (SHA) has moved to assure Kenyans that the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) would significantly lower the cost of health care for poor households in the country. The Authority has indicated that a raft of regulations to govern SHIF would address the limitations observed in the National Hospital Insurance Fund […]
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