Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has supported the Presidential directive to expand the Cancer Care Package under the Social Health Authority (SHA) from Sh550,000 to Sh800,000, effective 1st December 2025.
The expansion, according to the CS, aims to make lifesaving cancer treatment accessible to all Kenyans, irrespective of income.
Duale also hailed the Ministry’s collaboration with key stakeholders, including Roche, which he said had reduced the cost of Herceptin breast cancer therapy from Sh120,000 to Sh40,000 per session.
Speaking during the exuberant Women 16th Thanksgiving Ceremony at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani in Nairobi, the CS said the treatment is now fully covered under SHA, with zero out-of-pocket payments across all contracted facilities.
Under the theme ‘Jiunge Nasi – Join Us’, the event celebrated the resilience and growth of Kenyan women as Duale emphasised Kenya’s sustainable healthcare financing model under SHA, noting that good health the cornerstone of a productive and stable economy.
Further, he highlighted ongoing reforms in women’s health through initiatives such as the Linda Jamii scheme, which provides comprehensive support to households, with over 22,000 teenage mothers already benefiting.
Reflecting on 16 years of women’s economic empowerment, the CS encouraged all women to register under SHA, joining more than 27 million Kenyans already enrolled, to access expanded maternal and newborn services.
“Maternal health remains a national priority, and we are committed to ensuring that every woman—whether in urban centres or the most remote areas—has access to safe pregnancy, safe delivery, and dignified, quality healthcare,” he affirmed.
Meanwhile, the ceremony, which was graced by President Dr. William Ruto and The First Lady Rachel Ruto, has empowered 250,000 women across 44 counties.
by Michael Omondi
